MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
@ 7:00 PM ET
Change Your Lifestyle Change Your Life
Wellness Success Stories
Tune in to hear from women who have overcome obstacles to become the best versions of themselves. These powerful stories will inspire you to take control of your health journey.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
@ 7:00 PM ET
We Are Not Broken
A BWHI Team Roundtable on Black Women's Health
Join the Black Women’s Health Imperative (BWHI) for a dynamic panel discussion, "We Are Not Broken: Our Health Is Our Power." This session features BWHI staff and board members exploring a wide range of critical health issues, from mental health to maternal health, reproductive concerns, and aging. Moderated by award-winning journalist Christal Jordan, the panel will dive into essential health topics, providing deep insights into the impactful work of BWHI.
Speakers
Christal Jordan
Moderator
Journalist and Author
Michele Tedder, MSN, RN
Sr. Program Manager, Black Women's Health Imperative
Zsanai Epps, PhD
Sr. Director, RJ Initiatives, Black Women's Health Imperative
Linda Goler Blount, MPH
President, Black Women's Health Imperative
Sharon Thompson, MD, MPH
Board-Certified OBGYN
Board Vice Chair, Black Women's Health Imperative
Barbara J. Brown, PhD
Clinical Psychologist,
Board Chair, Black Women's Health Imperative
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
@ 7:00 PM ET
National Daughters Day
‘Me Period’ Advocacy Day
The Black Women’s Health Imperative’s Me Period Day is launching this year on National Daughters Day, during the organization’s anniversary week. This national day of action empowers Black mothers and caregivers to help young people stay in tune with their bodies, establish healthy habits, and learn how to become their best health advocates. Join us in celebrating Me Period Day by watching the documentary Me Period!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
2 PM - 5 PM ET
Atlanta, GA
Power In The Pause
Reclaiming Our Power: Before, During, and After Menopause
Bringing together Black women from all walks of life for an unprecedented event to reclaim our health and power through every phase of life. Come share your story and participate in vital conversations with leading experts about perimenopause and menopause, designed specifically for Black women by those who understand the journey.
Speakers
Dr. Jessica Shepherd
OBGYN and Menopause Expert
Founder, Modern Meno Health
Maria More
Wellness Coach, Founder, MPowered Fitness
Co-Host Rickey Smiley Morning Show
Dr. Ayanna Abrams
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Founder, Ascension Behavioral Health
Dr. Stephanie Young Moss
Founder, Menopause in Color
Dr. Soyini Hawkins
Board-Certified Gynecology Physician,
Owner of the Fibroid and Pelvic Wellness Center of Georgia
Linda Goler Blount, MPH
President, Black Women's Health Imperative
Erin Taylor
BWHI Lifestyle Change Coach
Sharon E. Hawks MS, RDN, LDN, CDCES
CEO and Director, Nutrition and Diabetes Education Center
Paula Green Smith
VP, Training and Technical Assistance
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