The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.
About The Black Women’s Agenda, Inc.
Founded in 1977 in Washington, DC, The Black Women's Agenda, Inc. emerged from the courage and vision of ten women who recognized an urgent need to articulate Black women's concerns within the emerging women's movement. These founders developed the Black Women's Action Plan for the 1977 International Women's Year Conference in Houston, which was overwhelmingly embraced by 2,000 conference delegates and became the basis for a historic resolution on minority women's rights. Today, BWA continues this legacy of advocacy and community leadership across the nation's capital and beyond. The organization addresses the disproportionate representation of Black women in poverty statistics and their limited access to economic and educational opportunities by fostering greater understanding and cooperation among women and their families. Through town halls, workshops, and collaborative relationships with Black women's organizations nationwide, BWA empowers women to step up and challenge the systemic inequities that undermine their health, wealth, and political representation. The organization's commitment to being visible, vocal, and vigilant reflects a deep dedication to building a powerful force for change that honors the legacy of pioneering Black women leaders while creating pathways to true equity for current and future generations.