Black Women for
No Black Man Left Behind™

Black men do not live in isolation.

They are sons. Fathers. Husbands. Partners. Brothers. Friends. Colleagues. Leaders. Mentors. Community members.

And throughout their lives, Black women are often among the people who love them, influence them, encourage them, challenge them, advocate for them, and want them here for generations to come.

Black Women for No Black Man Left Behind™ creates an organized way for that support to become collective influence and action.

We are bringing together women who can use their voices, leadership, relationships, professional networks, resources, and influence to help create stronger conditions for Black men to participate in their health.

Because the health of Black men matters.

Their longevity matters.

Their presence matters.

Their future matters.

Black Women for No Black Man Left Behind™ is an ally coalition.

That distinction matters.

Our role is not to assume responsibility for Black men’s health.

Our role is to support a movement in which Black men are taking greater responsibility for their own health.

The principle is simple:

BLACK MEN ARE ORGANIZING THEMSELVES AROUND THEIR HEALTH.

BLACK WOMEN ARE STANDING WITH THEM.

Black male agency remains at the center.

Black women become powerful allies in helping the movement grow.

This is one of the most important principles of Black Women for No Black Man Left Behind™.

A woman can encourage a man.

She can love him.

She can advocate for him.

She can invite him.

She can connect him to resources.

She can stand beside him.

But she cannot participate in his health for him.

That decision ultimately belongs to the man.

No Black Man Left Behind™ exists to help Black men develop greater agency, participation, knowledge, responsibility, brotherhood, and accountability in relationship to their health.

Our coalition exists to stand with them as they do.

We envision a future in which more Black men can say:

I participate in my health.

I understand more about what is happening in my body.

I train behaviors that support my health.

I measure my progress.

I seek appropriate healthcare.

I have brothers who hold me accountable.

I am becoming a Health Athlete™.

I am taking greater ownership of my health future.

Black Women for No Black Man Left Behind™ stands behind that future.

Applications are now open for the inaugural group of Founding Members of Black Women for No Black Man Left Behind™.

We are seeking a select group of Black women who believe that the health, lives, longevity, and futures of Black men matter—and who are prepared to activate their voices, relationships, leadership, resources, professional networks, and influence in support of the mission.

We aren't simply looking for women who support the mission.

We're looking for women prepared to help advance it.

Founding Members may contribute through one or more of our five areas of action:

ADVOCATE.

AMPLIFY.

CONNECT.

MOBILIZE.

RESOURCE.

You do not need to be famous.

You do need to care.

You need to believe Black men's health matters.

And you need to be willing to do something with your influence.

Founding membership is selective. Submission of an application does not guarantee appointment to the coalition.

When Black men live healthier and longer, the impact extends beyond individual men.

Fathers have greater opportunities to remain present.

Families have greater opportunities to remain connected.

Children have greater opportunities to know their fathers and grandfathers.

Communities retain mentors, leaders, entrepreneurs, teachers, coaches, creators, and elders.

This is why standing for Black men’s health is not only about Black men.

It is an investment in generations.

The Women’s Ally Coalition of No Black Man Left Behind™

WE STAND WITH BLACK MEN WHO CHOOSE HEALTH.™

Stronger Men. Healthier Families. Brighter Futures.™