Sisters Network Inc. marks 30 years

In celebration of 30 years as the pioneer and the leading, black-led national organization dedicated to the Black breast cancer crisis movement, Sisters Network® Inc., hosted the 2024 National Black Breast Cancer Summit. The event was Oct. 4-6, at the Hyatt Regency-Galleria in Houston, Texas.The two-day Summit featured leading breast health medical experts from major medical institutions who presented the latest information on breast health and survivorship.Black women are 42% more likely to die of breast cancer as compared to white women. Black women under age 35 are diagnosed at 2 times the rate as white women and more likely die at 3 times the rate.Photo providedOur National Black Breast Cancer Summit” is needed now more than ever,” stated Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network Inc. “Our sisters are facing alarming breast cancer challenges. It’s imperative that we amplify the black breast cancer crisis, educate the community to help save our sisters lives.”Sisters Network is committed to empowering and educating Black women about the importance of early detection, advocating for health equity, eliminating barriers, and increasing access to quality care for all women,” added Jackson.Today, Sisters Network Inc stands tall as the largest and only national Black breast cancer survivorship...