"Never be limited by other people's imagination; never limit others because of your own limited imagination."

Mae Jameson, The First Black Woman Astronaut

The Black Women’s Wellness Village of Buffalo is reimagining the healthcare system for women of color, addressing their experiences and the poorer health outcomes they face. Our goal is to reinvent healthcare to better serve our communities.

Share Your Story

Every woman has a unique story to share about her experiences in the healthcare system. We want to hear your stories, so that we can create a system built just for you!

We’re Building A Village

We're creating a space for women of color and their specific needs. Every woman should feel seen, heard, and safe when she seeks care. You can help make this happen by sharing your story with us!

Upcoming Events

  • “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.”

    Maya Angelou
    American Poet and Civil Rights Activist

  • “When I dare to be powerful — to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.”

    Audre Lorde
    Writer, Feminist, Womanist, Librarian, and Civil Rights Activist

  • “You are your best thing.”

    Toni Morrison
    American Writer

  • “You’ve got to learn to leave the table when love is no longer being served.”

    Nina Simone
    American Singer and Civil Rights Activist

  • “I'm convinced that we Black women possess a special indestructible strength that allows us to not only get down, but to get up, to get through, and to get over.”

    Janet Jackson
    Singer and Actress

  • “When you take care of yourself, you're a better person for others. When you feel good about yourself, you treat others better.”

    Solange Knowles
    Singer

  • "Black women ain't bitter. They are just tired of being expected to settle for less."

    Issa Rae
    Actor

  • "I was built this way for a reason, so I’m going to use it."

    Simone Biles
    Gymnast, Olympian and World Champion

  • “Self-esteem means knowing you are the dream.”

    Oprah Winfrey
    TV Host

  • “The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We should raise each other up. Make sure you're courageous, be strong, be extremely kind, and above all, be humble.”

    Serena Williams
    World Champion Tennis Player

  • “I need to see my own beauty and to continue to be reminded that I am enough, that I am worthy of love without effort, that I am beautiful, that the texture of my hair and that the shape of my curves, the size of my lips, the color of my skin, and the feelings that I have are all worthy and okay.”

    Tracy Ellis Ross
    American Actress