Tag Archives: Breast Cancer Action news
BCAction’s legacy drives our mission forward
By Krystal Redman, DrPH, Executive Director
In this email I would like to introduce myself as the new Executive Director of the Breast Cancer Action team. My first day with Breast Cancer Action was Monday, January 4th. Since that date we’ve faced an insurrection at our... Read more
Looking back and moving forward
By Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director July 2020 to January 2021, and Karuna Jaggar, Former Executive Director, March 2011 to June 2020
2020 was a year that reminded us all why Breast Cancer Action’s uncompromising health justice work is so important—even while... Read more
Posted in E-Alerts
Welcome our new Executive Director
By Peggy Huston, Chair, Board of Directors
Thank you! I’ve always known that Breast Cancer Action’s power lies in our grassroots activism and the support of people like you and today is no exception. Thank you for your overwhelming support during our year-end... Read more
We’ve made some big changes
By Peggy Huston, Chair, BCAction Board of Directors
Our world has greatly shifted this year. When we look back on the time span of June 2019 – June 2020 we will reflect on two historic changes – how the nation grappled with life under COVID-19, and how we stepped more... Read more
Posted in E-Alerts
Kamala’s Mom, Shyamala Harris, and Breast Cancer Action
As we celebrate Kamala Harris’s historic election into the role of Vice President-Elect, news outlets across the country are writing about her upbringing and spotlighting her family members, including her mother Shyamala Gopalan Harris. Many of our members have seen that... Read more
Posted in BCA News
Announcement: We’re taking on the administration during Think Before You Pink®
In this year’s Think Before You Pink® campaign, we are saying “We Can’t Be Pink’d: Say NO to Pink Policies.” We’re taking on the lack of leadership, from the President down to agency leaders, in addressing the breast cancer epidemic!
A... Read more
Letter from the Executive Director – Second Edition
by Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director
Marking a 30th anniversary of an organization is about recognizing the past work and successes, and recommitting to the ongoing necessity of the mission. Breast Cancer Action’s continuity of mission, vision, and voice across... Read more
Posted in BCA News
Not your average virtual event
Written By: Marj Plumb, DrPH, Interim Executive Director
I’m so excited about the group of feisty and fearless BCAction members and supporters who will be gathering for our 30th Anniversary virtual event. Here’s a sneak-peak: our line-up includes our host,... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, E-Alerts
The countdown to Think Before You Pink 2020
Written By: Jayla Burton
We’re so excited about an upcoming opportunity for you to get involved with some of the core activism of Breast Cancer Action – exposing hypocrisy and pinkwashing during our annual October Think Before You Pink® campaign.
For... Read more
Posted in E-Alerts
We’ve moved (online)!
Written By: Rebecca Saltzman, Deputy Director
We are so excited to announce our transition to a fully-remote organization.
As people across the nation are adapting to working from home, we have chosen to embrace this opportunity and are moving out of physical... Read more
Posted in BCA Action Alerts, BCA News
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