About Us
Meet Tanya Walker
FOUNDER - BLACK WOMEN WHO
BWW started in 2018 with the general purpose of getting more ladies who look like me exploring and connecting with nature.
But I didn't see many of us doing those things….
Which took me on a journey back to my childhood. As a kid, I wanted to do what I saw kids of different ethnic backgrounds on TV doing, like kayaking, swimming lessons, hiking, skiing, rockwall climbing, spelunking, Wakeboard Surfing, longboarding, just to name a few.
But my mother, being a single parent whose income was very limited, coupled with the fact that typically, in our culture, people of color didn’t have the exposure to those type of activities, the proper knowledge of it, and some parents of color didn’t feel safe allowing their child to join in those type of activities. Which led to my mum prohibiting me from participating.
With the help of social media, I created the BWW group and events on kayaking and other activities to see who would come, and the response was overwhelming! I realized that I had an opportunity to use the Black Women Who as a platform to create a movement that would break down barriers, defy the myths of what people of color will and will not do, to educate and empower women of color to not only step outside their comfort zone, and to face their fears but to gain more confidence to where they will get their kids and family members involved as well. - So, there will be no more kids, like I was, who missed out.
Support the Mission of Black Women Who 🌿✨
Black Women Who is on a powerful mission: to place Black and Brown women and children in underrepresented spaces — from the outdoors to adventure sports — and to create safe, joyful, and lasting experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and community.
Every event, kayak trip, hike, and wellness gathering helps us break barriers and open doors. But we can’t do it alone.
✨ Your support fuels our impact.
With your help, we can provide essential gear, expand programming, host more free community events, and continue creating spaces where our women and youth can grow, explore, and thrive.
If you believe in what we’re building, we’d love for you to stand with us — whether through donations, sponsorships, sharing our mission, or simply showing up.
Together, we can empower the next generation to take up space boldly and unapologetically. 💛
Thank you for supporting our journey.
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What Sets Black Women Who Apart From Other Organizations!
At BWW, we’re intentional about who we serve and how we serve. We proudly welcome women and their children from all economic backgrounds, ensuring that the outdoors is truly accessible — not just for some, but for all of us.
We believe every family deserves the chance to explore nature, build confidence, and experience adventure in spaces where we’re not always seen or represented.
That’s why we created the Black Women Who Scholarship Fund, made possible with the support of our incredible partners. This fund helps remove financial barriers so more women and their families can join our hikes, paddles, camps, and wellness experiences without worry.
Together, we’re keeping the BWW movement strong — expanding access, building community, and making sure our voices, joy, and presence are felt in every outdoor space.
Partners & Affiliations
Thank You To Our Incredible Supporters For Helping Make Our Movement Possible.
