Presented By: Silence The Shame Presented By: Take What You Need Sunday, July 26th 7 PM – 8 PM EST A Pathway to Change. Over 37 years ago, BWHI was established with a vision of helping Black women. We’ll hear from the organization’s pioneers, current leaders and voices of tomorrow about how that vision has been realized since then, and where we plan to go beyond 2020. After decades of caring for children, spouses, church commitments, community projects, and everything else, we are excited to encourage women to commit to a lifestyle of wellness through a renewed interest in self-care! Our panel includes a dynamic group of women ages 45 through 83 willing to give insight about their own wellness journeys while encouraging our viewers to have a renewed sense of self. Presented By: Presented By: The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, social unrest and just being a black woman in America has taken its toll on the emotional and mental wellness of women everywhere. BWHI will co-host an important forum with Atlanta-based non-profit Silence The Shame to discuss strategies and solutions for pursuing emotional and mental wellness while surrounded by challenges and uncertainty. Maternal mortality among Black women continues to be a major issue in communities across the nation. Our esteemed panel of guests will provide insight about why this is, and also some solutions to help prolong the lives of Black mothers and babies. Thursday, July 30th 2 PM – 3 PM EST Uterine fibroids, a common and significant health problem, affect an estimated 26 million women between the ages of 15 and 50, across all racial backgrounds and socioeconomic levels in the United States, yet many adolescent girls and women are unaware of what uterine fibroids are. Our panel will explore the lived experiences of Black women coping with this condition and options for relief and management. Thursday, July 30th 3:00-4:00pm EST Uterine fibroids, a common and significant health problem, affect an estimated 26 million women between the ages of 15 and 50, across all racial backgrounds and socioeconomic levels in the United States, yet many adolescent girls and women are unaware of what uterine fibroids are. Our panel will explore the lived experiences of Black women coping with this condition and options for relief and management. Presented By: Our communities have mobilized to protest in support of Black lives, yet some feel that Black trans lives or others from the LGBTQ community are excluded from the conversation, especially around equitable health care and civil rights. Saturday, August 1st 3 PM – 4 PM EST Many young Black women are rising through the ranks and working hard to achieve in their lives and careers, but at what cost? Our lively discussion will explore prioritizing self-care while achieving their goals, making an impact in the world, and empowering other women along the way. Black Women’s
Health Imperative JULY 26 – AUG 01
A Celebration Of Life,Legacy,& Service
To Black Women
Event Lineup
Sunday, July 26, 7PM-8PM
Tuesday, July 28, 7 PM-8 PM
Wednesday, July 29, 7 PM-8 PM
Thursday, July 30, 7 PM-8 PM
Thursday, July 30, 2 PM-3 PM
Saturday, August 1, 3 PM- 4PM
Thursday, July 30, 3:00-4:00pm
A Journey To Progress.
Monica G. Coleman
CCO, BWHI (Moderator)
Linda Goler Blount, MPH
President & CEO, BWHI
Kimberly Foster
Founder, For Harriet
Monday, July 27th 7 PM – 8 PM EST
It’s My Time! – Committed To A Life of Wellness
Mikki Taylor
Author, Speaker and Leading Beauty Influencer (Moderator)
Ernestine Shepherd
The Guinness World Record Oldest Body Builder
Ife Johnson
Lifestyle Coach & Master Trainer
Tuesday, July 28th 7 PM – 8 PM EST
Protect Your Peace
Discovering Your Path To Emotional & Mental Wellness
Eboni K. Williams
Host, Revolt Black News (Moderator)
Linda Goler Blount, MPH
President & CEO, BWHI
Dr. Joy Harden-Bradford
Founder, Therapy for Black Girls
Wednesday, July 29th 7 PM – 8 PM EST
Black Mothers Matter
Addressing Maternal Mortality Among Black Women
Dr. Angela Marshall
Board Chair, BWHI
Emily Price
Executive Director, Healthy Birthday
Lauren Nunally
Association of Women’s Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Kanika Harris, PHD, MPH
Maternal Health Specialist, BWHI
Suffering in Silence, Our Fight With Uterine Fibroids
Sateria Venable
Founder & CEO of the Fibroid Foundation
Linda Goler Blount, MPH
President & CEO, BWHI
Dr. Charlotte D. Owens
Medical Director, General Medicine AbbVie
Fireside Chat: Suffering in Silence
Our Fight With Uterine Fibroids
Linda Goler Blount
President & CEO, BWHI
Tanika Gray Valbrun
Founder White Dress Project
Thursday, July 30th 7 PM – 8 PM EST
Our Health Matters
A Glimpse into the LGBTQ Health Experience in America
Lisa Cunningham
Digital Media Producer (Moderator)
Dr. Cwanza Pinckney, MD
Emergency Room Physician
Marquise Vilson Balenciaga
Actor, Trangender Activist
Dr. Elijah Nicholas
Author, Transgender Activist
Empowering The Next Generation of Women’s Health
Advocates
Ashley J. Wisdom, MPH
Founder & CEO, Health in Her HUE
Zyahna Bryant
Student Activist, UVA
Nitashia Johnson
Multimedia Artist & Activist
Dr. Kilan Bishop
Biomedical Scientist & Advocate
Zsanai Epps
Special Projects Manager, BWHI
