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VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking initiative led by the American Cancer Society, is calling on Black women from all </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">walks of life</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> to join the movement. This </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">isn’t</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> just a study; </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">it’s</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun"> a collective commitment to understanding and improving the health of Black women across the nation. </span></span><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" lang="EN" xml:lang="EN" data-contrast="none"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW81157097 BCX8" data-ccp-charstyle="normaltextrun">And that change starts with you.</span></span></strong></p> <p>Let your VOICE be heard. <a href="/frequently-asked-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Learn more about the study and find out if you’re eligible to join here.</a></p> </div> </div> </div></div></div></div><div class="vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid wpex-relative 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