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The Legacy of Black Women.
The Future of Equity.
A sisterhood of leaders, learners, and visionaries committed to strengthening all communities by centering the voices, experiences, and brilliance of Black women.
“This is not a service project. It’s a mandate passed down by Black women who shaped history with limited tools but unlimited vision.”
— Deena Hayes-Greene, Co-Founder
Advocacy
We make it happen
We don't just talk about change. As a think tank, we strategize, organize, and take action—using our voices, expertise, and influence to tackle racial inequities head-on.
Education
Pearl Papers
Research and writing on anti-racism interventions and the systems that shape Black women's lives.
Sisterhood
Pearls Only
A private, invitation-only community of leaders—exclusive resources, gatherings, and connection.
From the Pearl Papers
Latest Writing
Black Pearls Society Hosts Call to Action to Protect Babies and Mothers
Characteristics of interventions that address racism in the united states and opportunities to integrate equity principles: a scoping review
DiPetrillo et al. Systematic Reviews (2024) 13:266 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-024-02679-x RESEARCH Systematic Reviews Open Access Brooke DiPetrillo1* , Paris B. Adkins-Jackson2, Ruqaiijah Yearby3, Crys
Using the Environmental Health Disparities Framework to understand Black and Latino perspectives of a local fertilizer plant fire
Zimmer et al. BMC Public Health (2024) 24:2817 https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20235-z RESEARCH BMC Public Health Open Access Using the Environmental Health Disparities Framework to understand Black and Lati