ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Call to Women of Color is a three-day celebration acknowledging 20 years of sisterhood, health, and community.
It all began two decades ago as a backyard gathering centered around a powerful idea: “When Black women are healthy, our villages are healthier.”
Organizers say Black women continue to experience significant health inequities, including higher rates of maternal mortality and chronic conditions, while also navigating barriers shaped by access to care, economic opportunity, housing, education, and other drivers of health…