Black Folks Day on the Hill

Black Folks Day on the Hill (BFDOH) is SisterReach’s annual advocacy initiative that brings community members, activists, and policymakers together at the Tennessee State Capitol.  BFDOH empowers Black community members to raise their voices on key issues like reproductive justice, maternal health, education, gun reform, healthcare access, and economic equity. Participants receive training in effective advocacy, share their stories with legislators, and take part in critical discussions about the policies that shape their lives. This event strengthens civic engagement, amplifies community demands, and builds momentum for justice and equity across Tennessee. 

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Key Features: 

• Legislative meetings with policymakers 

• Advocacy training sessions 

• Transportation and meals provided 

• Community solidarity and networking opportunities

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SisterReach Reproductive & Sexual Justice policy priority areas:

• Reproductive Health & Healthcare Justice

  • ​Maternal & Infant Health/ Medicaid Expansion/ Birth Control and Contraception Access/ Comprehensive Reproductive Health Sex Education/ Abortion Access

• Economic Justice

  • ​Pay Equity/ Social Safety Support/ Paid Family Medical Leave/ Welfare Caps/SNAP/WIC/Childcare Support

• Environmental Justice

  • Domestic Violence/ Social Safety Net Protections/ Clean Air & Water /Local Sustainability Initiatives

• Harm Reduction

  • HIV Criminalization/Mental Health & Substance Use Disorder Advocacy

•  Criminal Justice Reform

  • Mass Incarceration/Police Brutality/Sex Worker Discrimination/ Immigration Reform/ Youth Criminalization Reform

• Religious Freedom & Liberation

  • Religious Refusals/LGBTQIA+ & Gender Expansive Oppression/ Religious Autonomy/ Sacred Self Determination

 

 

Ready to make an impact?

Click below to learn more and join the movement for change—your voice matters! 

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