VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking initiative led by the American Cancer Society, is calling on Black women from all walks of life to join the movement that will power meaningful research to help save lives. You can help make a difference by letting people in your community know about this study and help transform health outcomes of Black women today and for generations to come. Your VOICE is the key to changing lives forever. Not just any kind of change: one that can directly improve the health of Black women for generations to come.
“I see this study as laying the foundation for a healthier future for Black women—one where our voices are heard, our health is prioritized, and our lives are valued,” said Shanita Akintonde, Illinois VOICES Ambassador. “The impact will be felt not just in our generation, but in many generations to come, as we move closer to a world where every Black woman has the opportunity to live a long, healthy, and empowered life. I do it for my late mother, Mary Cathy Bishop, who has given me her nod of approval.”
This isn’t just a study; it’s a collective commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation. And that change starts with you.
“VOICES of Black Women represents a crucial step towards achieving health equity in a population that is long overdue,” said Dr. Alpa Patel, co-principal investigator of the study and senior vice president of population science at the American Cancer Society. “The data we’ve uncovered through previous population studies has been critical in reducing the unacceptably high burden of cancer, but that reduction has sadly not been equal. By centering Black women’s voices and experiences, we can dig deeper in uncovering the unique challenges and barriers contributing to cancer disparities and develop tailored interventions to mitigate them.”
Our goal is to enroll at least 100,000 Black women in the US between 25 and 55 years of age who have never had cancer. As a valued participant in VOICES of Black Women, you’ll collaborate with researchers by sharing behavioral, environmental, and lived experiences through surveys taken at least twice a year. When you join VOICES, over the years our study can make note of any important health and general lifestyle updates that occur in women’s lives. There will be no cost to you for participating in this study. Add your voice to this movement. Learn more at voices.cancer.org/