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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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In the 70's when Black women were dealing with racism and sexism openly; encouraged to hide our sexuality and beauty by the mainstream; and beginning to embrace the ideals of Black feminism, Ntozake Shange’s For Colored Girls... more

Black women’s hair has always been fascinating; we can weave it, curl it, braid it, loc it, fro’ it, wrap it or blow it out. But, do other’s perceptions of our hair affect our self-esteem? No matter your answer, Black hair is now and has always been a... more

Imagine at age 27, hearing the words from your health care provider, “you have triple negative breast cancer,” the most aggressive form of the disease. Nine years ago Kimberly Bates, a medical student at Ohio State University,... more

First Wednesday: Conversations with Byllye and Ngina Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 2 p.m. EST on BlogTalkRadio Special Guests: Breast Health Advocate Zora Brown and Breast Health Expert Lovell Jones, M.D. Click Here to Listen What... more

September 23, 2010What Black Women Stand to Gain and Lose with Health Care Reform and When With the 2010 Affordable Care Act, for the first time in our nation’s history, Black women will receive access to some preventative care... more

How to Find a Therapist with Cheryl Chisholm, Part 2“Going into therapy does not mean you are crazy or weak. It means your personal growth is important to you.” - Cheryl Chisholm Listen to Cheryl’s Advice on “First Wednesday: Conversations... more

Let’s Continue the Conversation… The Numbers Don’t Show the Whole Picture, Part 2 Black Women and HIV with Author, Psychologist and Professor Gail Wyatt, Ph.D. Last month, a record breaking audience of more than 1,300 joined us to... more

Listen as two well-known authorities on HIV/AIDS, Gail Wyatt, Ph.D., author of Stolen Women, clinical psychologist, sex therapist, professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA and associate director of the... more

How to Find a Therapist That’s Right for You! With Cheryl ChisholmListen to Cheryl’s Advice on First Wednesday: Conversations with Byllye and Ngina Wednesday, June 2, 2 p.m. ESTLast month, Byllye and Ngina led a... more

One out of five Black women suffers from depression.With the insight, passion and wisdom that have won them a loyal following on BlogTalkRadio, Byllye and Ngina will shed light on an issue not often discussed - Black women and... more

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