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The Black Beauty Breakdown: A Black woman’s guide to uncovering the connection between personal care products & breast cancer.

A three-day virtual symposium hosted by the Bench to Community Initiative that breaks down what Black women should know about harmful chemicals in personal care products and their connection to increased breast cancer risks.

The Black Beauty Breakdown is a gathering of brilliant minds and movement builders dedicated to supporting Black women in understanding and navigating the hidden harms of the beauty and personal care product market. Through this virtual symposium, the Bench to Community Initiative brings together a hub of researchers, health advocates, breast cancer survivors, and community organizations that are dedicated to preserving the health of Black women and protecting them against increased risks of breast cancer.

SYMPOSIUM DATES:

September 10th

Understanding the research, and potential risks

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September 17th

Navigating prevention through advocacy

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September 24th

Being a conscious consumer

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WHY IT MATTERS:

Black women face unique challenges and disparities in breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, and survival. One significant but often overlooked factor is the presence of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in personal care products. These chemicals, found in many everyday items such as hair dyes, relaxers, and cosmetics, can disrupt your hormone system and may increase your risk of breast cancer.

WHAT BLACK WOMEN NEED TO KNOW:

1 in 8 women have a risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime.

Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of death among women.

Scientific research supports a link between exposure to harmful chemicals, especially those that interfere with hormone activity, in hair and other personal care products and breast cancer risk

Research shows that Black women are exposed to higher levels of EDCs compared to other groups, starting from a young age and continuing throughout their lives.

Many common personal care products contain EDCs, yet awareness and regulation of these harmful chemicals remain limited.

JOIN US AT THE BLACK BEAUTY BREAKDOWN FOR:

Expert Knowledge: Learn from researchers and health advocates about the science behind EDCs and their impact on breast cancer.

Practical Solutions: Participate in workshops that teach you how to identify harmful chemicals in products, create your own safer personal care alternatives, and adopt healthier beauty practices.