We Are ILL is a national nonprofit organization committed to radically transforming the experience for Black women with multiple sclerosis (MS), lupus and other autoimmune diseases. Through education, sisterhood, leadership development, and advocacy, we help women navigate the complexities of chronic illnesses while reclaiming joy, identity, and power.

We serve women who are often misrepresented or missing entirely from the traditional healthcare narrative — those whose symptoms were dismissed, whose pain was minimized, and whose lives were disrupted without support. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or decades into the journey, We Are ILL offers a soft place to land and a launchpad to rise.

Our programs include our flagship Wellness Week(end) conference, virtual masterclasses like Becoming a Professional Patient, local and virtual meetups, and a growing chapter model designed to nurture regional leadership and belonging.

We’re not just raising awareness. We’re building an army of advocates and changemakers.

We Are ILL is not just an organization.

It’s a lifeline.

It’s a movement.

And it’s a soft place to land.