JUNE 9, 2020 We are in the midst of a crucial uprising in response to the endless police brutality against Black lives. The past week further illuminated the generational trauma and grief experienced by Black people and all people of color across the globe, a result...
Statement on George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery JUNE 2, 2020 Today and every day, we at BCPP stand in solidarity against racism. The Black community faces the highest risk of dying from breast cancer, something we work on every day, and yet there...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 29, 2019 CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners Lisette van Vliet, (530) 764-8719 Anne Hawke, ahawke@nrdc.org, (646) 823-4518 Caroline Cox, caroline@ceh.org, (541) 654-2626 Ryan Talbott,...
MAY 21, 2020 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners In a stunning victory for public health, Johnson & Johnson announced it will stop selling its iconic baby powder in the US and Canada. J&J’s surprise move came in response to both a decline...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE APRIL 29, 2020 CONTACT: Alex P. Kellogg, Communications Strategist, Coming Clean 802-251-0203 x709 Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners WASHINGTON — More than 150 affected communities, environmental justice organizations and other...
COVID-19 UPDATE FROM BCPP MARCH 18, 2020 Dear friends, BCPP has been closely monitoring COVID-19 and the precautionary measures needed to keep our staff and our community safe. Our hearts go out to anyone who’s been impacted by the virus, either directly or...
PFAS in foam contaminates water sources and poses health risks for firefighters; alternatives work FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 18, 2020 CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners 415-321-292, erika@bcpp.org Allison Towle, Office of Senator Ben Allen,...
Bill Would Ban 12 Highly Toxic Chemicals FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FEBRUARY 21, 2020 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (415) 539-5005 SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Yesterday, the California Assembly reintroduced the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act (A.B. 2762). This...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JANUARY 13, 2020 CONTACT: Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners, 415-215-7251 Laura Deehan, CALPIRG, 415-420-4710 Monica Amarelo, Environmental Working Group, 202-939-9140 Kerry Jacob, Assembly Member Muratsuchi Communication Director,...
This legislation will also be the first to focus on the environmental injustice of beauty and require disclosure of fragrances in cosmetic products. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 12, 2019 CONTACT:Erika Wilhelm, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners WASHINGTON, DC—...
