Bleeding Hearts Across America

Bleeding Hearts Across America is hosting another feminine hygiene drive!
How do I donate?
Donations can either be dropped off at Miami Palmetto Senior (if you’re a student/parent of a student), or they can be listed for pick up at Target: 20500 SW 112th Ave, Miami, FL 33189 , or Walmart: 21151 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 33189 , under the name, Condoleezza Alexis, to be collected. And if neither options work, feel free to call or email us (info in bio) to set up a personal donation.

Where do the donations go?
The donated products will be used to contribute to both our feminine hygiene bags and to continue refilling our period pantry with Healthy Little Havana.

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Women make the world go round 🌎 And BHAA makes it our mission to support and empower less fortunate women. Happy International Women’s Day!!! 🩷🩷🩷

We are so, so proud to have our president, Condoleezza Alexis, as a Silver Knight nominee! She has always been committed to changing the world for the better. Happy International Women’s Day!! 🩷🩷🩷

Extraordinary! The first black woman to have won the Nobel Prize. She is an absolute inspiration. 🌱🩷

Anytime you go to the theater to watch a 3D movie, remember who invented the illusion! 💕

Gloria Richardson is heralded as one of the most prominent female civil rights activists of her time. Today, she is a source of inspiration for young activists.

On to Day 21 of BHM with Wilma Rudolph, a gold medal olympic winner who battled with polio as a child, yet becoming the first African-American woman to win 3 track and field medals.

Bessie Coleman: Her wings from determination, her dreams higher than any barrier. she took flight, becoming the first African American woman to earn a pilot’s license.

Swipe to learn more about a brilliant activist and teacher 💕💕

“I am not free while any woman is unfree, even when her shackles are very different from my own.“ -Audre Lorde

She reached for the stars 🌟

Ida B. Wells was a journalist who shed light on the inhumane act of lynching despite the danger of doing so. That is courage at its finest. ❤️

Dorothy Heights was one of the most influential women during the civil rights movement. She deserved more medals, didn’t she? 💕

It takes a great amount of courage to run for president while facing sexism AND racism—especially during that time period. 🩷❤️

Another STEM girl 💞 Can you believe that she increased the number of black students from 2 to 57 in one year? 🫢

Sojourner Truth was a brilliant speaker who inspired many using her words. Her name is well-deserved 😉🩷

Claudette Colvin was so influential to the civil rights movement, yet it feels like many people do not know of her. Read to learn more about her and her impact. 💞

Phillis Wheatley: poet, advocate for equality.

Onto day 8 with Sonia Sanchez: Her impact on poetry and work with feminism and social justice leaves its mark on black history as well as many other women, keep in tune to see the impact others have also contributed to the black community🖤🖤🖤🩷🩷🩷

A week into Black History Month, next up is Mary Lee Mills. Advocate on nursing jobs and created one of the first health libraries and health education campaigns. Swipe to view the next slide and learn more🩺⚕️🖤🩷

New and inventive ways of hair care are constantly being brought up, but learn about the blueprint that would change the brush care for black women for decades. 🖤🩷

Daisy Bates was a civil rights activist who fought for desegregation in High Schools. Keep watch to learn everyday about another influential black woman🖤🖤🖤

Frances Watkins Harper was a legend!! Make sure to research more about her if you’re interested. Have you heard of her before? 🩷

Give it up to Amanda Gorman, a brilliant young poet! 🤩 Do you remember her historical poetry reading at the inauguration?

February is Black History Month, and BHAA is starting it by commemorating Mary Kenner, a brilliant inventor. Every time you use a pad or a tampon, thank Ms. Kenner for her part in making menstrual products. ❤️💛💚

Merry Christmas! 🎄 Make sure to be grateful for all you have because not everyone is so fortunate. Thank you! ⛄️❄️

Have you noticed this trend in women with higher education?

Have you ever noticed that women tend to outlive men? 🤔

We distributed some mugs today! Happy holidays to everyone, and to those who purchased a mug: thank you! ❄️⛄️❄️

Just some interesting facts about male v female brains! Do you think this applies to you?