Welcome to She’s Legal USA.
About Us.
She’s Legal USA is dedicated to increasing the representation and impact of Black women in the legal field, with a particular focus on health law and health policy. Our mission is to equip, empower, and elevate Black women from the pre-law stage through to professional legal careers, ensuring they have access to the resources, support, and community needed to thrive.
In addition to our mission of empowerment and professional development, She’s Legal USA provides legal information and resources to help Black women understand their rights within healthcare settings, the health law landscape, and broader public health systems.
Through accessible legal rights information, educational materials, and rights-based guidance, we support individuals in understanding the legal principles, protections, and responsibilities that shape their experiences in healthcare and health-related environments.
Our work equips pre-law students, law students, and legal professionals with both career support and substantive legal knowledge, ensuring they have the resources, community, and legal information needed to thrive in health law spaces.
By advocating for equitable health policies, advancing justice, and dismantling systemic barriers, She’s Legal USA aims to shape a future where Black women are influential voices and changemakers in health law and policy—driving meaningful reform, education, and legal empowerment for all.
Our Mission.
She’s Legal USA is committed to increasing the representation and impact of Black women in the legal field, particularly within health law and health policy. Our mission is to equip, empower, and elevate Black women from their early education through to their professional legal careers—ensuring they have the resources, mentorship, and community necessary to excel and lead in the legal profession.
Through advocacy for equitable health policies, systemic reform, and justice-driven initiatives, She’s Legal USA strives to decrease health disparities and eliminate the barriers that disproportionately affect Black women and girls. Our goal is to create a future where Black women are recognized leaders in health law and policy—shaping a more just, inclusive, and equitable healthcare and legal landscape.
Our Vision.
We envision a world where Black girls and women receive dignified, equitable healthcare, free from systemic bias and disparity. She’s Legal USA is building a future where Black women are empowered to advocate for their health, lead reform, and transform healthcare systems through education, policy, and community-driven action. We believe in a healthcare system that sees, hears, and protects Black women—because equity is not optional; it is essential.
OUR CORE VALUES
What We Stand For.
At She’s Legal USA we stand for justice, representation, and the unwavering belief that Black women belong in every space where laws are written, interpreted, and challenged. We are committed to dismantling systemic barriers in law and healthcare while creating opportunities for Black women and girls to lead, advocate, and thrive in legal and policy spaces. We don’t just prepare future leaders—we shape changemakers who carry the power to reform systems and build an equitable future.
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JUSTICE & EQUITY
We center health equity and justice in every program, ensuring Black women have the tools to navigate and transform the systems that impact their lives. We are committed to dismantling inequities within law and healthcare. Our work is rooted in fairness, access, and the belief that justice must be both intentional and inclusive.
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EXCELLENCE
We pursue excellence in advocacy, education, and leadership, holding ourselves and our community to high standards of impact and integrity.
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LEGAL EMPOWERMENT
We believe every Black woman deserves access to information that strengthens her ability to understand, assert, and protect her rights. We equip our community with knowledge that supports confidence, advocacy, and informed decision-making.
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INFORMED ADVOCACY
We champion advocacy grounded in knowledge, truth, and accessibility. We ensure that Black women and girls have the tools, information, and clarity needed to advocate for themselves and their communities.
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REPRESENTATION
We are committed to increasing the presence of Black women in law and policy, ensuring that those most affected by injustice are leading the solutions.
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EDUCATION & GROWTH
We value continuous learning—from foundational mentorship to professional advancement. We cultivate opportunities for growth at every stage, recognizing that knowledge transforms futures.
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COMMUNITY-CENTERED LEADERSHIP
We lead with and for our community. Our programs, resources, and educational initiatives are designed to meet the needs of Black women and girls, uplifting their voices and honoring their lived experiences.
A MOVEMENT YOU CAN BELIEVE IN
Why She’s Legal USA?
She’s Legal USA exists to fill a critical gap in healthcare, advocacy, and representation. Black women continue to face disproportionate barriers to quality care and are frequently excluded from decision-making spaces that shape health outcomes.
We are more than an organization—we are a movement committed to uplifting, educating, and mobilizing Black women and girls as informed leaders, advocates, and change agents in the pursuit of health equity and justice.
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We champion equity by promoting stronger protections, accessible information, and inclusive policies that support the health, safety, and rights of Black women.
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From legal workshops to health education, we provide young Black girls with tools and mentorship that spark early interest in public health, law, and advocacy.
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We serve communities with initiatives designed to increase awareness, build capacity, and provide access to resources that support informed decision-making.
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We engage in research, education, and dissemination of accessible rights-based and health-focused information that strengthens understanding and empowerment. We conduct and support research that uncovers systemic health disparities and use data to drive actionable change in policy and practice.
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We invest in the growth of emerging leaders by providing scholarships, training, and leadership development opportunities that elevate Black women across legal and health spaces.
Our National Team.
Led by our founder, Taylour Coleman, She’s Legal USA team is composed of passionate advocates, legal minds, and emerging leaders committed to advancing health equity through law and policy. Together, we work to empower Black women and girls at every stage of their legal journey with purpose, integrity, and impact.
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