Because every woman deserves to understand her body and thrive through every stage of life
The Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) launched Power in the Pause to reshape how Black women experience and talk about perimenopause and menopause—stages too often overlooked, misunderstood, or excluded from mainstream health conversations.
Power in the Pause unites expert voices, powerful programming, research and data and policy reform to reshape the conversation around menopause. It equips Black women with the knowledge, tools, and support to navigate this transition with confidence, reclaiming menopause as a moment of strength, wellness, and power.
"Black women are navigating menopause with too few resources and not enough trusted information. We are committed to changing that by ensuring women have access to clear, culturally relevant information and care so they can thrive during this stage of life."
BWHI conducted the largest ever cross-sectional online survey of U.S. based Black women ages 30+ to better understand their experiences, symptoms, needs and knowledge related to perimenopause and menopause.
Omisade Burney-Scott is a seventh-generation Black Southern feminist, storyteller, and advocate. She created The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause, amplifying stories of Black women and gender-expansive people navigating aging and transformation.
Dr. Jayne Morgan is a cardiologist and outspoken advocate for menopause awareness, leading efforts to bring women’s health into mainstream policy and media while empowering women to navigate midlife with knowledge, confidence, and care.
The Menopause Society is the leading professional organization for menopause and healthy aging, providing clinical education, evidence-based research, and practice guidelines to help healthcare providers deliver expert, compassionate care through midlife and beyond.
Tamsen Fadal is an Emmy Award–winning journalist, author, and menopause advocate who uses her personal journey and media platform to break stigma, share evidence-based information, and empower women to navigate menopause with confidence and clarity.
Dr. Mary Claire Haver is a board-certified OB/GYN and certified menopause practitioner who champions evidence-based, personalized menopause care through her bestselling book The New Menopause and her holistic approach to women’s health and wellness.
Dr. Jessica Sheperd is an OB/GYN, women’s health expert, and advocate. She founded Sanctuary Wellness and authored Generation M, empowering women through education that bridges medicine and mindfulness across the reproductive and menopausal journey.
Dr. Sharon Malone, MD, is an OB/GYN, women’s health advocate, and author of Grown Woman Talk. She is dedicated to empowering women with evidence-based guidance on menopause, aging, and lifelong wellness.
