“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.”
Maya Angelou
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
ABOUT Sisters Health & Wellness Collective
We are an intergenerational collective of predominantly Black females who want a better world. We advocate, plan & promote special projects and activities. Our mission is saving lives, building bridges, and creating safety nets for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Our vision is Wellness!
At Sisters Health and Wellness Collective, we believe that every life is precious, and together, we have the power to create positive change within ourselves, our families, and our communities. Our organization was born out of a shared passion for saving lives and nurturing holistic well-being. We envision a world where everyone has access to a robust support system and is equipped with the tools to lead healthier, happier lives.
Asantewaa Harris.
“A great grandmother in action,” has played one of the key roles in making essential changes within the community. Her relentless and loving presence in the call to actively turn back the damages of climate change started around 2004 and involved becoming a delegate at the United Nations and attending several meetings.
Inspirational Activist Leads the Way in Climate Change and Social Justice
Meet Asantwaa Harris, a remarkable individual who has been making a difference for decades. From establishing the first authorized farmers' market in Bushwick to leading relief efforts after Hurricane Katrina, Harris has always been at the forefront of positive change.
As part of the Sisters Health & Wellness Collective, Harris believes that even small actions can lead to significant progress, especially when it comes to engaging the younger generation. Earlier this year, she participated in three days of activism to support the 50th Earth Day anniversary, alongside the Black Lives Matter movement, which shares her vision of a healthier world.
Harris advocates for practical changes to combat climate change, such as recycling, reducing single-use plastics, and conserving energy. She emphasizes that these steps are vital, especially during the ongoing pandemic, where social distancing remains crucial.
Having faced previous pandemics and fought for social transformation, Harris understands the importance of resilience. Her efforts during the AIDS pandemic in the 1980s led to the establishment of an office for women's health. She continues to work behind the scenes, contacting international leaders to address racism and lack of Black representation in the United States.
Harris encourages everyone to pay attention to the U.N. and actively engage in creating a better world. By making simple changes in our daily routines, we can contribute to the fight against climate change and support social justice causes. Let Harris be an inspiration to us all, showing that showing up and taking action can lead to meaningful and lasting results.
Partnerships & Solutions
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence Campaign at the City College of New York
African Holistic Health New York Chapter
Black Women’s Blueprint
Black Women’s Wellness Day
Harlem Birth Action Committee
Community Vision Council
Sister Circle Collective
Take Back Our City
Women’s Press Collective
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Black Women Building Solutions…
As part of the Black community, we are in an extended period of mourning with the recent transitions, funerals, and
memorials for our beloved icons and cultural leaders: Queen Mother Sylvia Jordan, Nelson Mandela/Madiba, Fred
Benjamin, Marie Brooks, Sister Fabienne, Sister Jon Chantel, Baba John Watusi Branch, Imamu Amiri Baraka, Baba
Chokwe Lumumba IBAE, IBAE, IBAE
Black women also continue to have the highest morbidity and mortality rates of health conditions that are
deemed preventable by public health. We do not see wellness or health promotion messages targeting women and girls of African descent. Solution Building @ the Roots uses agricultural skills building, movement/exercise programs and wellness principles to inform the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of Black women & girls.
Our work in intergenerational. We promote returning to the land using farming and gardening activities: the Color of Food reaching thousands as a multi-media resource by for and about farmers & gardeners of color.
In Florida, we promote Qi Gong in the Garden as exercises in meditations and movement to residents of Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties; Urban/Rural Exchanges draws on intergenerational cultural exchanges and residencies bringing naturopathic and eastern medicine practices to Black communities.
QiGong, Reflexology, Juicing, Health Eating, Films, Workshops, Forums, Books and DVDs are tools used to promote wellness.
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"I Will is about looking to our elders for guidance during dark times. This is something I truly believe to the depths of my soul."
- Gregory Porter