Black Women for Wellness Action Project Pushes ‘Yes on Prop 50’ as California Decides Its Future

October 31, 2025

The Black Women for Wellness Action Project (BWWAP), a California-based organization, advocates for policy changes to address healthcare disparities that disproportionately harm Black women, including elevated maternal mortality rates and barriers to accessing quality care. The group works by sponsoring state legislation, collaborating with activists and elected officials, and holding leaders accountable while challenging systemic racism and sexism embedded in health policies. BWWAP is currently supporting California's Proposition 50, which would redraw congressional district lines potentially giving Democrats additional House seats to counter what they describe as Republican attempts to manipulate representation.

Who is affected

Black women and girls (experiencing healthcare disparities, maternal mortality, and barriers to care)
California voters
Congressional representatives in California's 52 districts
Democrats and Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives
Affordable Care Act beneficiaries, particularly Black women who gained insurance coverage

What action is being taken

BWWAP is intensifying efforts to educate and engage voters about Proposition 50
BWWAP is working to ensure California voters are informed about the measure and have a voting plan for November 4
Governor Gavin Newsom is endorsing 'yes' on Prop 50

Why it matters

This matters because the outcome of Proposition 50 could determine the balance of power in the U.S. House of Representatives, which directly impacts whether the Affordable Care Act survives or is dismantled. The ACA has been transformative for Black women's healthcare access, reducing their uninsured rate by 36 percent and eliminating cost barriers to preventive services, cancer screenings, and contraception. Preserving these gains is essential for addressing the systemic healthcare inequities that result in higher maternal mortality rates and disparities in care for Black women.

What's next

Voters will vote on Proposition 50 on November 4
BWWAP will continue voter education and engagement efforts through the weekend leading up to the vote

Read full article from source: The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint