We educate and empower women of African descent affected by diseases of the reproductive system.

Resource Available: Preeclampsia Fact Sheet

New Resource: Preeclampsia Fact Sheet

Black Maternal Health Week is April 11-17, 2026!

This Black Maternal Health Week, we're raising awareness about preeclampsia—a serious blood pressure disorder that occurs during pregnancy and postpartum. Download your copy of this fact sheet to learn more about signs and symptoms, diagnosis criteria, and questions to ask a healthcare provider.

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RSP's Mission Statement

The Resilient Sisterhood Project aims to educate and empower women of African descent about common yet often overlooked reproductive health diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect them. We approach these issues from a cultural and social justice perspective, recognizing that limited knowledge of reproductive health is connected to broader health, racial, and socioeconomic disparities.

Our 2025 Impact

Last year, RSP reached over 8,000 people through our organized events and collaborations with community partners. Our P.O.W.E.R. research partnership with Silent Spring Institute, focused on environmental and beauty justice, reached over 50,000 social media accounts with hired and trained influencers expanding our reach. In addition, we hosted interns, volunteers, as well as capstone and practicum students. In 2025, we also received over 100 requests for internships, volunteer interest, speaking engagements, media, and collaborations and queries from community organizations, academic and health institutions, and more.

"Rest and self-care are so important. When you take time to replenish your spirit, it allows you to serve others from the overflow. You cannot serve from an empty vessel.”
- Eleanor Brownn

While RSP often focuses on the word "women" in much of what we do, we know that other people besides cisgender women are in need of the information we provide. We want to address reproductive issues that don't just affect cisgender women as our research can apply to anyone who was born with a female reproductive system, including transgender, genderqueer, and gender non-conforming people.

Find the reproductive health information you need…

Being informed about important reproductive health issues is beneficial to your general health. In addition, having a healthcare provider you trust to answer your questions can be critical in addressing your health concerns.

Discover knowledge that informs, inspires, and connects.

LEARN

Our webinars offer insightful and relevant information surrounding matters of reproductive health/rights and social justice.

INSPIRE

Explore the stories and artwork that highlight the history of Black women’s reproductive health/rights and contributions to science and medicine.

ACT

Meet RSP’s local community partners and funders.

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