Black Girl Vitamins
Bridging the Health Gap
Making You A Priority
Empowering Black women to understand their specific health needs and providing the best, tailored solutions to meet them.
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Four shelves from the Black Girl Vitamins catalog, with the price on each product.
Hormonal Health
Bone & Joint Health
Bloating & Gut Health
We're Are Often Dismissed & Under Researched
The stats tell a story.
- Vitamin D -
82% of black women are deficient
- Iron -
Black women are 3x more likely to have anemia
- Pregnancy -
Highest infant/maternal mortality and PCOS occur among black women
BGV was built to bring more attention, care, and daily support to the wellness needs our community faces.
History of Black Women's Health
You already know healthcare hasn’t always served Black women well. It’s a history filled with strength, challenges, and hard-won progress. For generations, we’ve faced a different reality than white women when it comes to our health.
What To Know About Black Women’s Pre-Colonial Healthcare
African societies had strong community-based healthcare before colonialism, and Black women played an essential role as healers and midwives.
How Did Slavery Impact Black Women’s Health?
Slavery in America had devastating impacts on the health of Black women. Brutal labor, poor food, and no healthcare led to widespread illnesses. Maternal health became especially dangerous, with high infant mortality rates and maternal mortality rates. Complications such as hemorrhaging also increased.
What Were Some Post-Emancipation Health Struggles for Black Women?
Black communities fought back and became pioneers in public health and medicine. Shortly after emancipation, hospitals run by and for Black people opened in major cities and offered crucial services while building community.
Women like Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first Black nurse, and Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman doctor, became healthcare heroes and paved the way for a brighter future.
How Did the Civil Rights Movement Impact Health Equity?
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and ‘60s was about more than racial equality — it was about health equity, too. During the fight for civil rights and social justice, Black women activists like Fannie Lou Hamer and Dr. Dorothy Height fought for better healthcare access and challenged the systemic racism in health services.
The movement led to the landmark laws in 1965 that you’d recognize today as Medicare and Medicaid, but that wasn’t the end of the fight.
What Are Some Challenges and Achievements in Modern Day Healthcare?
However, there’s progress, too.
What Is the Future of Health for Black Americans?
The history of Black women’s health is both a painful reminder and a testament to the strength, determination, and resilience of African American women. While the future is optimistic, there’s still a lot of work to do. We need more research, like the Black Women’s Health Study, which focuses on Black women.
Yes, we are proud to confirm that we are a 100% Black-owned company.
Our business is co-owned by brothers and sisters who work together to promote health and wellness within our community. Maxine, one of our co-founders, serves as the face of the company due to her personal experience with vitamin deficiency that inspired the creation of our brand.
Our Mission and Vision
To provide high-quality solutions that cater to the needs of Black women. We envision a world where every Black Woman feels empowered and supported in her health journey.
Making You A Priority
Black Girl Vitamins was founded in 2021 with hopes to improve the overall health outcomes for Black women in America.
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Over 200k Healthier Melanated Queens
Kerri has used BGV for 3+ years and it's been a crucial part of her journey back to herself. "I'm a mama. I'm a wife. And I'm STILL putting me first."
I am never disappointed in the products that I buy from Black Girl Vitamins. I have been using the Sea Moss gummies for quite some time. I recently added the Fiber and Her Balance to my lineup. While it is too early to tell on the two newer products, I have experienced no adverse reactions at this point.
I love BGV, and my new sleep cap from them is awesome. I love the fact that it has two different wears because it's reversible. The gold side gives you a whole 'nother' look.
I love the bonnet super cute large enough for my long braids. I just thought it was going to be black
Meet Our Medical Team
Decades of combined experience
Being seen by a healthcare provider who shares similar life experiences can make a world of difference.
Bryanne N Standifer-Barrett, MD
Board-Certified Internist • Clinical Professor, Michigan State University
As a Board-Certified Internist, Dr. Standifer-Barrett provides evidence-based care to her patients. She also serves as a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Joy'el B. Ballard, MD
OB/GYN Physician • Menopause & Midlife Wellness Coach
C. Nicole Swiner, MD
Family Physician • Women's & Minority Health Advocate
Voted in the Top 10 Best Doctors in North Carolina, She's a family physician, 7-time best-selling author, speaker, wife and mother in Durham. Her passion lies in Minority Health, Women’s Health, Mental Health, DEI and more.
Chinyere Okpaleke, MD
Family Medicine Physician • Health Literacy Advocate
Dr. Chi is a family medicine physician with a remarkable background in athletics and academia. She is dedicated to promoting health literacy and founded a nonprofit supporting underserved communities.
Danielle Mitchell
Founder & CEO, BWICR • Clinical Research Equity Leader
Bestselling Bundles
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Look Good, Feel Good
- Hair, Skin & Nails
- Once a Day (Multi-Vitamin)
- Vitamin D3 & K2
Beauty Bundle
- Collagen
- Hair Skin & Nails
- Vitamin D3
Gut Health Essentials
- Organic Sea Moss Capsules
- Probiotics
Complete Wellness Essentials
- Probiotics
- Multi-Vitamin
- Hair, Skin & Nail
- Vitamin D3
Zero Nasties
Our gummies are free of artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, synthetic colors, dairy, and high fructose corn syrup. They are Halal Certified and Vegan friendly.
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- Halal Certified
- Vegan friendly
$100,000 Scholarship Fund To Support Women In Medicine
Black Girl Vitamins Launches $100,000 Scholarship Fund To Support Black Women In Medicine This isn’t just about writing checks – it’s about cultivating a new generation of healthcare leaders who understand the unique needs of our communities.
We give monthly scholarships to young Black Women in school for healthcare-related fields.
See the Difference You've Made$1,000 to $5,000
BGV Scholars awards $1,000 to $5,000 in scholarships to Black women pursuing healthcare degrees at HBCUs, part of a $100,000 commitment to the next generation of Black women in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, and public health.
Proceeds Go To Support Black Women In School For Healthcare
Sisterhood in Self-Care: A Multi-City Black History Month Event Recap
This year we took Sisterhood in Self-Care nationwide, bringing unforgettable fitness experiences to five cities!
Atlanta (2/8): Step Class/HIIT Group Class by Just Work Fitness
Dallas (2/9): Step Class/HIIT Group Class by Body x Lee
Durham (2/15): Mat Pilates by Prevailing Pilates
Detroit (2/21): Dance Fitness by Confitdance
Chicago (2/23): Lower Body/Bands by Amberobics
No matter the city, our BGV community showed up and showed out with over 75 attendees at each location!
Nourishing Our Roots: A Juneteenth Celebration of Heritage and Wellness. Additionally, BGV will sponsor and have a presence at multiple Juneteenth events around the country to engage with and uplift local communities in the following cities: Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, Grand Rapids, New Orleans, Arlington, and Columbus.
In The News
Come to Black girl Wellness Fest this June
We aim to address nutritional deficiencies common among our community and shed light on healthcare disparities...
The Official Vitamin Sponsor of the Howard Women’s Basketball Team
OFFICIAL SPONSOR
The Official Vitamin Sponsor of the Atlanta Dreams
Small Steps, Big Power: Celebrating Women's History Month with Kahawa
Black Girl Vitamins and Kahawa 1893 are united by a similar mission of empowering women through health and financial equity.
Help & FAQ
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Contact UsAre Black Girl Vitamins vegetarian?
Most of our supplements are vegetarian. Our Hair Skin and Nails and Collagen are not vegetarian. Please look at the product description for more details
Is Black Girl Vitamins dairy-free?
All our products at Black Girl Vitamins are dairy-free and do not contain any milk.
How Long Does My Order Take To Process and Ship?
We process all orders within 1-3 business days (excluding weekends and holidays).
Within the USA: 3-7business day(s) to deliver.
Outside USA: 7-20 business days to deliver.
Do we ship outside of the US?
Hello there! Yes, we do ship worldwide as long as USPS or UPS is available in your location.
Please note that you will be required to pay any applicable shipping and customs fees
What if I try a product and don't like it?
We understand that sometimes a product may not be the perfect fit for you, and we're here to help.
Please contact our team within 30 days of your delivery date so we can discuss the next best steps. We're more than happy to work with you to ensure your satisfaction!
My order arrived, but it wasn't correct. What can I do?
If you received the wrong item(s), are missing items, or if there was an issue with your delivery, please let us know within 15 days of your order date, and we'll work to correct the problem! You can contact us at hello@blackgirlvitamins.co
How do I subscribe to a product?
To subscribe to a product, you will need to first make sure that you are signed in to https://blackgirlvitamins.co/. Once signed in, navigate to the desired product page https://blackgirlvitamins.co/collections/all-products . Once you have selected the size of the product you wish to purchase, you will select “Subscribe & Save” and adjust the subscription frequency to your liking. You can repeat this process for multiple items on one order prior to checking out.
Can I cancel my subscription at any time?
We do require any changes or cancellations made at least 7 business days prior to your next order date. Please note, and this is important, if you wish to cancel an order less than 7 business day prior to you ship date, Black Girl Vitamins is unable to cancel or issue a refund.
Can I take the supplements when I am pregnant?
We recommend that pregnant women consult a physician before using Black Girl Vitamins or any dietary supplement to ensure safety for both mother and baby.
Is this FDA approved?
Hi! Our supplements are made in an FDA-approved facility and meet all quality inspections.
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