As we approach the 2024 election, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This year has already been marked by harmful federal and state policies and Supreme Court decisions that affect our health, autonomy, safety, and even the foundations of our democracy. The challenges we face as a community—especially the recent attacks on reproductive freedoms—underscore the need for transformative leadership. The limitations placed on abortion access, family planning services like in vitro fertilization (IVF), maternal care, rural healthcare and more have disproportionately harmed Black women, worsening existing health disparities. We must vote like our lives depend on it—because they do.
At the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI), we are committed to addressing these urgent issues through innovative programs, research, policy, and advocacy that promote the health and wellness of Black women and girls. To support our community during this crucial election season, we are proud to present the Black Women Vote 2024 Health Policy Voters Guide.
This guide provides a clear framework for understanding the pressing issues in this year’s election that will directly impact the health and well-being of Black women. It is organized into five pillars:
