Black Women Thriving East of the River

Our Vision

We see a city where Black women are thriving in Wards 7 & 8 because they have access to racially equitable opportunities and resources that lead to optimal health

Our Mission

To reduce cancer mortality and create health-related career opportunities for Black women in Wards 7 & 8 by transforming the culture of racially unjust and inequitable Systems.

BWTEotR is a radically inclusive organization that is transforming inequitable and racially unjust workforce development and healthcare systems for Black women living in DC’s historically marginalized Wards 7 & 8. Founded in 2019, BWTEotR directly addresses the health and economic disparities embedded within “East of the River” neighborhoods through systems, narrative, and policy change.