Jan Robinson-Flint, Liberty Hill 2012 Leader to Watch; Executive Director, Black Women for Wellness

"People ask me, 'How are you doing?' and I say, 'Pretty good for a Black woman in America,'" says Jan Robinson-Flint, a founder and the Executive Director of Black Women for Wellness (BWW).

Behind her wry smile is a world of understanding. And behind Jan's leadership, there's a line of ancestors on whose shoulders she stands. As a community organizer with a background as a health educator, Jan works for positive change both personal and political. She's pleased when a nursing mother learns through Black Women for Wellness about toxic chemicals in hair care products. She's equally pleased when Black Women for Wellness co-sponsors a new state law that bans BPA, the toxic chemical in baby bottles and sippy cups, as happened in 2011. Because African American women have lower rates of breast-feeding, their infants are disproportionately exposed to BPA and BWW members were powerful advocates, lobbying in Sacramento on behalf of their babies and grandbabies.

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[eveningluna]

That is really great! Congratulations. Glad to know you have social justice in your DNA. Those nuns probably realized that from the very beginning. Keep up the good work on behalf of Black women. We are very fortunate to have an advocate like you!

[MrStephburr]

Beautiful!!! Very nice work...