We are looking for the unique perspectives of Black women age 25-55 who have never been diagnosed with cancer (except basal or squamous skin cancer) and are living in the United States.

It’s simple: Your voice has the power to change lives for future generation. By taking part in furthering our ongoing studies, you become an essential part of a movement dedicated to shaping a healthier future for Black women. As a leader in the population studies field of research for generations, our researchers at the American Cancer Society are all ears, listening to your experiences and insights.

Participants use a private VOICES website to access our online surveys. The first survey takes about an hour, followed by brief check-ins at least twice a year to help us gather meaningful insights into Black women's health.

VOICES is funded by the American Cancer Society and run by the Population Science department. The American Cancer Society has conducted population studies like VOICES with over 2.5 million participants since the 1950s and publishes original research on the causes and prevention of cancer which have been used to guide national and international guidelines and policies. VOICES of Black Women builds on this robust legacy at the American Cancer Society and addresses the limited racial and ethnic diversity in our previous cohorts and in health studies more broadly.

Your data’s safety is our priority. We will store your information securely. Your personal identifying information (like name and Social Security number) will be kept separately from other data you provide us for this study. When your information is used in research studies, a study ID will be used instead of your name or other identifying information. Your name and other identifying information will never appear when we present or publish the study results.

Black women are underrepresented in research. The information that you provide will contribute to research that can improve the health of Black women. If Black women are not included in research studies scientists will not know if we can apply what we have learned from studies of other race groups to Black women. This means your participation in this study can help ensure that the experiences unique to Black women are included in research. It also means that the information learned from this research can be applied to strategies to benefit the health of Black women.

No. All survey questions are optional, though every answer helps advance the research.

Yes. Participants receive e-newsletters with study highlights and updates, and can also check progress through the participant portal.

Yes. You can withdraw at any time. You can choose to stop surveys but allow existing data to be used, or stop and request that your data not be used in future research.

During the experience, guests enjoy a shared meal, witness a live storytelling or script-based moment, and are invited into guided discussion facilitated by trained hosts. Participation is flexible. Guests may speak, listen, or reflect quietly. There is no pressure to share personal stories.

Yes. The experience is intentionally designed to feel safe, respectful, and private. Personal stories shared during the event remain in the room. No identifying information is collected, recorded, or used during the in-person experience.

The in-person experience is about creating new models for public health education and community building. The experience is designed to reflect the purpose and content themes of the VOICES of Black Women study in an interactive way. Support for enrollment will be seamlessly included into the creative and collaborative essence of the experience.