Our Programs
YB4C
Young Black Women for Choice (YB4C) is the young professionals’ arm of The Afiya Center and is comprised of Black women and allies in Dallas who are eager to insert their face and voice in the abortion movement. These women are community leaders who serve as ambassadors for the organization and assist with outreach. YBW for Choice aims to amplify Black women’s voices and shift the current narrative about Black women and the abortion movement to one where Black women can own their power and are no longer made to feel ashamed.
LOL: WITH A PURPOSE
Living Out Loud:With a Purpose is a trauma informed peer driven project targeting Black cisgender and transgender women living with HIV. Participants use their experiences to amplify their voices and create a safe environment for others to do the same. This project aims to end the stigma and equip participants with skills to advocate for policies that ensure inclusionary representation among decision making on how women centered services are funded, allocated, and delivered.
TX Black Women Rise Up
The Texas Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Summit & #TXBlackWomenRiseUp campaign was created in direct response to the state of Black women’s reproductive health in Texas.
The 2016 TXBWRJ Summit, held in Dallas, sought to connect Black women with Reproductive Health, Rights, and Justice organizations working in Texas. Attendee’s shared stories to facilitate healing and built relationships for long-term change; acquired a framework to implement in their respective districts, communities and organizations.
Afiya Talks
Afiya Talks is a bi-weekly, casual, salon style gathering where an inter-generational group of Black and women of color convene to discuss shared interests, situations, and backgrounds. Afiya Talks utilizes books and writings by noted Black feminist, womanists, and scholars along with film screenings to help generate round-table discussions. These gatherings offer a culturally affirming space and are designed to educate women on the history of the Black feminist movement and why organizing around reproductive justice is important.
S.M.A.R.T.
Sistas Mobilizing for Abortion Access & Reproductive Rights in Texas (S.M.A.R.T) is comprised of a diverse and broad base of community leaders, volunteers, supporters, and advocates who are trained to educate the public on the harmful reproductive health and abortion policies in Texas. Through this multi-pronged project, The Afiya Center implements strategies geared toward creating a strong community-based response specifically designed to combat the stigmatization and fear tactics currently targeting Black women who seek abortion care.
end with red: annual fundraiser
End with Red is the Afiya Center’s Annual Fundraiser to support programming for Black Women with HIV/AIDS. The “End With Red” economic enrichment campaign was developed to focus resources gained on Black women living with HIV, centering the most marginalized women in the HIV/AIDS conversation.