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The Black Women’s Health Imperative (Imperative) is the place where Black women’s health matters! For more than 25, the Imperative has been a leader in promoting optimum health for Black women across the life span – physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Its vision is to develop information, resources and programs that help Black women become informed stewards of their own health and well-bring. Through advocacy, education and leadership development, the Imperative has touched the lives of more than 4.5 million of nation’s 19.5 million Black and girls. Now, this dynamic organization is touching the lives of millions more with Imperative Radio! Imperative Radio is the #1 source of health information for Black women. It’s where Black women can get the facts, talk to experts and receive the answers they need. On the first Wednesday of each month, tune in to First Wednesday: Conversation with Byllye and Ngina. With power, passion and high spirit, Imperative Founder Byllye Y. Avery, along with Ngina Lythcott, host an interactive and informative radio show that will explore love, relationships, sexuality and the spirit. On the third Wednesday of each month, tune in to The Black Women’s Health Report with Eleanor Hinton Hoytt. Hinton Hoytt, president and CEO of the Imperative, is a passionate health advocate with more than 25 years of experience examining health and social justice issues that affect the health outcomes of Black women and girls. With a vast understanding of the health needs of Black women, Hinton Hoytt hosts a radio show dedicated to exploring the latest health issues, news and trends important to Black women. Imperative Radio is being described as a “gift to Black women” who desire empowerment and knowledge!

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Everyone faces the risk of natural disasters. Living without the threat of floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, thunderstorms and lightning, blizzards, earthquakes, wildfires, landslide, tsunamis, terrorism, chemical and oil spills is impossible.... more

For Yvette, lupus has impacted her life physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. On Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at 3 p.m. EST, she will join host Eleanor Hinton Hoytt in observance of Lupus Awareness Month to share her... more

Black, Pregnant and In Jail Yet Another Fight For Black Women to Gain Control of Their Reproductive Rights Special Guests: Imperative Board Chair Dorothy Roberts, J.D., author of Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the... more

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) celebrates its one-year anniversary on March 23, 2011. Despite the ACA’s gains to improve the health of millions of Black women, many of us are still unclear about the new health... more

Who is Henrietta Lacks? Why is she important to the conversation on Blacks and the ethics of scientific research? Why is her story causing the Black community pain, humiliation and outrage? Find Out on Wednesday, March 2, at 2 p.m. on... more

Who is Henrietta Lacks?,br> Why is she important to the conversation on Blacks and the ethics of scientific research? Why is her story causing the Black community pain, humiliation and outrage? Find Out on Wednesday, March 2, at... more

Do you know that Congress has introduced a bill that would endanger women’s health? Do you know this bill would make it harder for Black women to obtain health insurance or keep the insurance they already have? Do you know this... more

Last year, Dr. Barbara Love joined us on First Wednesday to discuss the power of self-love, “To know yourself, you must love yourself. For it is only when you are filled with love that you can share this gift with the world.”As a nationally... more

Of the thousands of Black women diagnosed with cervical cancer each year, more than 40 percent will die compared to 20 percent of white women. Why are Black women especially vulnerable? Host Eleanor Hinton Hoytt will explore this issue... more

Are you ready to free yourself from the grasp of self-pity, leave the drama behind and re-invent yourself to live the life you deserve in 2011? We hope so because Iyanla Vanzant is ready to share, listen and uplift! The acclaimed... more

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