• this is an inclusive space

Menopause

Menopause

is not a one-size-fits-all experience,—it is complex, multifaceted, and lived by Black women, femmes, trans, gender non-conforming, and non-binary people across the spectrum. Our commitment to Black feminism, healing justice, gender justice, and reproductive justice means that all of your stories, bodies, and journeys are welcomed here, honored and affirmed simply because you exist. We hold space for the fullness of your experiences and aim to reflect the nuanced realities of menopause—beyond binaries, beyond the margins.

  • this is an inclusive space

  • this is an inclusive space

events

events

2026

past:

Morehouse School of Medicine Menopause and Women of Color Summit

Morehouse School of Medicine Menopause and Women of Color Summit

Virtual

Virtual

Beaucoup Hoodoo Fest

Beaucoup Hoodoo Fest

New Orleans, LA

New Orleans, LA

NCCU Black Women's Health Panel

NCCU Black Women's Health Panel

Durham, NC

Durham, NC

Donald T. Moore Lecture at Duke Medicine

Donald T. Moore Lecture at Duke Medicine

Duke University, Durham, NC

Duke University, Durham, NC

To

NOVA Summit

Chicago, IL

Durham NC Pride Resource Fair

Durham, NC

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Black Mama's Matter Alliance Black Maternal Health Conference

Atlanta, GA

events

2026

To

NOVA Summit

Chicago, IL

Durham NC Pride Resource Fair

Durham, NC

event image

Black Mama's Matter Alliance Black Maternal Health Conference

Atlanta, GA

past:

Morehouse School of Medicine Menopause and Women of Color Summit

Virtual

Beaucoup Hoodoo Fest

New Orleans, LA

NCCU Black Women's Health Panel

Durham, NC

Donald T. Moore Lecture at Duke Medicine

Duke University, Durham, NC

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iranti eje

iranti eje

2025 Global Conference

2025 Global Conference

2025 Global Conference

Held in early October 2025 in Durham, North Carolina, Iranti Ẹjẹ: Remembering Blood was the first of its kind and brought together people of all walks and from all lands to do a new thing: Talk about menopause in ways that center pleasure, that center true wellness, that center trans folks, young and old folks, and system impacted folks, and other marginalized (no more) communities.

Held in early October 2025 in Durham, North Carolina, Iranti Ẹjẹ: Remembering Blood was the first of its kind and brought together people of all walks and from all lands to do a new thing: Talk about menopause in ways that center pleasure, that center true wellness, that center trans folks, young and old folks, and system impacted folks, and other marginalized (no more) communities.

Impact in Numbers

45

45

speakers

3

3

days

250+

250+

attendes

39

39

volunteers

4

4

generations
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sacred

sacred

sacred

work

work

I

Reproductive Justice Thought Leadership

I

Reproductive Justice Thought Leadership

Insightful analysis and visionary strategies that connect menopause to the broader struggles for reproductive justice, equity, and liberation.

I

I

Educational Essays and Articles on Menopause

II

Educational Essays and Articles on Menopause

Culturally competent, grounded, and expansive writings that challenge the narrow framing of menopause and uplift the voices and experiences of those at the margins.

II

I

Inter-Generational Community Programming

III

Inter-Generational Community Programming

Workshops and events that bridge generations—centering storytelling, healing, and truth-telling across age groups.

III

I

Menopause Advocacy Strategic Advisement

IV

Menopause Advocacy Strategic Advisement

Guidance for organizations committed to reproductive justice, ensuring that their advocacy reflects lived experiences appropriately.

IV

Reproductive Justice Thought Leadership

Insightful analysis and visionary strategies that connect menopause to the broader struggles for reproductive justice, equity, and liberation.

I

Educational Essays and Articles on Menopause

Culturally competent, grounded, and expansive writings that challenge the narrow framing of menopause and uplift the voices and experiences of those at the margins.

I

Inter-Generational Community Programming

Workshops and events that bridge generations—centering storytelling, healing, and truth-telling across age groups.

I

Menopause Advocacy Strategic Advisement

Guidance for organizations committed to reproductive justice, ensuring that their advocacy reflects lived experiences appropriately.

I

the team

the team

Omisade Burney-Scott

Omisade Burney-Scott

She/her

Alexandra Jane

Alexandra Jane

She/her

Julian Wilson

Julian Wilson

He/him

Leigh Reed

Leigh Reed

She/her

Azzan Quick

Azzan Quick

He/him

Claire Alexandre

Claire Alexandre

She/her

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Support

Your financial support allows us to sustain our work and expand our impact. Make a one-time contribution or become a monthly sustainer.

Amplify

We are open to interview requests, speaking engagements, and opportunities to share our vision. Help us amplify the voices and stories that deserve to be heard.

Collaborate

We partner with those committed to healing justice, equity, and transformative conversations. If you share our vision, let’s build something powerful together.

join the movement

Support

Your financial support allows us to sustain our work and expand our impact. Make a one-time contribution or become a monthly sustainer.

Amplify

We are open to interview requests, speaking engagements, and opportunities to share our vision. Help us amplify the voices and stories that deserve to be heard.

Collaborate

We partner with those committed to healing justice, equity, and transformative conversations. If you share our vision, let’s build something powerful together.

We need each-other

The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause is the only Southern, Black queer-led platform dedicated to normalizing menopause through a socially engaged practice of art and activism.

Any other Inquiries?

leigh@blackgirlsguidetosurvivingmenopause.com

© 2022 Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. All rights reserved. 

Website developed by Claire Alexandre

We need each-other

The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause is the only Southern, Black queer-led platform dedicated to normalizing menopause through a socially engaged practice of art and activism.

Any other Inquiries?

leigh@blackgirlsguidetosurvivingmenopause.com

© 2022 Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. All rights reserved. 

Website developed by Claire Alexandre

We need each-other

The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause is the only Southern, Black queer-led platform dedicated to normalizing menopause through a socially engaged practice of art and activism.

Any other Inquiries?

leigh@blackgirlsguidetosurvivingmenopause.com

© 2022 Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause. All rights reserved. 

Website developed by Claire Alexandre