February is Heart Health Month and the Women of Color Cultural Foundation (WOCCF) took the opportunity to shine a light on the women’s heart health disparities affecting communities of color, particularly women of color in Black and low-income communities. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women in the U.S., and Black women are disproportionately impacted.
The 25th annual WOCCF gala, recognizes ‘Heart Health Month,’ to understand why these disparities exist, what causes them, and how we can all take steps to improve heart health for everyone. To raise awareness and foster solutions, WOCCF hosted a panel that explored various aspects of heart health and how they intersect with communities of color. The panel included experts from various fields, each contributing invaluable insights from cardiovascular disease specialist, primary care physicians, life coaches and dance instructors who demonstrated how dancing can be good for your heart health.
Since 2000, WOCCF has been boots on the ground building community and solidarity among women to serve those individuals and families at higher risks while striving to foster a space for cross-cultural learning and solidarity. WOCCF is under the leadership of Reverend Helen Jackson. Jackson is the pastor at Saint Andrew African Methodist Episcopal Church, community organizer, consultant, administrator, and radio talk host.
