In just a few short years, the nonprofit has grown considerably, to a force of more than 70,000 Black women who march daily in local parks, on trails and in their streets, getting healthy all the while reclaiming community space. “For these women, walking has become a keystone habit that leads to a cascade of tiny rebellions against disease by developing healthier life practices such as eating better, spending less time alone and increased vitamin D intake due to being out in nature more,” reads the press release.
As for what’s next, by the year 2018, GirlTrek intends to mobilize an epic 1 million Black women and girls, inspiring them to be influencers in their lives and communities.