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Press Releases
PRESS RELEASE: Black Women for Wellness Presents: RESPECT
BLACK WOMEN FOR WELLNESS
presents
RESPECT! Inclusion with Integrity of African Americans In Health Care
Black Women for Wellness will present the findings of RESPECT: Integrity & Inclusion of African Americans in Health Care, last years’ highly successful conference, at a policy briefing to be held on Friday, October 1 at the California African American Museum. The briefing will begin at 9:00 a.m.
Black Women for Wellness has a 10 year history of presenting conferences reporting on the status of Black women’s health in our community. From Birth Stories (1999) to RESPECT! (2009), we have highlighted reproductive health status, gender issues and challenges of and to African American and Black women in Los Angeles. Black Women for Wellness has prepared publications grounded with this knowledge and expertise of community leadership, researchers, advocates and health care professionals, and will share this knowledge at the briefing.
The Black Women for Wellness briefing will provide recommendations for inclusion in health care settings, a health status report and a definition of reproductive justice. This briefing will highlight models of culturally competent health care services for African American women and girls in Los Angeles County.
The briefing will offer information and insights to health care professionals, community advocates, grassroots leadership, researchers and policy makers toward building coalition among people of color, impacting health disparity and leading the nation with eliminating health disparity experienced by Black women & girls.
About: Black Women for Wellness is a non-profit under section 501c3 revenue code and is committed to healing, education, and supporting Black women and communities.
Contact: Cynthia Oredugba, Event Coordinator
323-290-5955 Cynthiaoredugba<AT >yahoo.com
www.bwwla.com
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Black Women for Wellness
3450 W. 43rd Street, Ste 104
Los Angeles, CA 90008
Leimert Park, Crenshaw District
March 3, 2009
For immediate release. Please announce the following not-for-profit event:
The grand opening of the Black Women for Wellness’ Wellness Village will be Friday, March 13, from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sample wellness workshops will be demonstrated to showcase the variety of services and workshops to be offered.
The Wellness Village is a women’s resource center that will offer quality workshops and services focused on various healing modalities, nutrition, physical fitness, relationships, as well as business, financial and spiritual awareness.
Black Women for Wellness has collaborated with community healing practitioners, professionals, businesses and organizations that bring and provide wellness products and services to heal the souls, mind, body and Spirit of our folk. High quality services will be offered at reasonable prices.
Light refreshments will be served. For more information, please call Black Women for Wellness at (323) 290-5955.
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MEDIA ADVISORY
Contact: Janette Robinson Flint FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
323.290 5955
Date: 3 March 2008
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Black Women for Wellness
Volunteer Training
The Association for the Study of Classical African Civilization in partnership with California State University – Dominquez Hills, Division of World Cultures, Africana Department and the Black United Front invites the community leadership grassroots to elected officials to the opening reception of ASCAC 25th Annual Conference Enduring for Eternity. At this free opening reception sponsored by the Black United Front, community based organizations are invited to share solidarity statements. Friday keynote address Dr Leonard Jeffries and Saturday keynote Dr Wade Nobles.
The theme of this year’s conference Enduring for Eternity is tribute to the life and work of Dr Asa Hilliard. Dr Hilliard made his transition in Egypt, August 2007, and ASCAC honors his life through focus on his message, to take inventory, reflect, strategize with action toward building on the work to date for our grandchildren’s future tomorrow.
ASCAC’s strong cadre of women scholars will Celebrate International Women’s Day Saturday March 8th, to focus on the contribution of women through ancient times. Dr Adelaide Sanford, Dr Valethia Beatty, Dr Annette Blake, Ife Carruthers, Yvonne Jones, Rosalind Jefferies, Dr Vera Nobles, Frances Rodgers Rose, Julia Hare and Joyce Hardiman among other prominent women scholars will present on Khemetic women’s influence both in ancient times as well on today’s culture.
Registration for the 4 day conference is $195.00 with special discounts for members, seniors/elders and students. Scholarships are available also. Vendors are welcome for application call ASCAC at 323 620 1434 by March 1, 2008. Registration information may be obtained at www.ascac.org or by calling. Conference fee may be mailed to ASCAC Foundation 2274 W 20th Street Los Angeles CA 90018.
NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Janette Robinson Flint
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
323.290 5955
Date: March 3, 2008
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WHO Black Women for Wellness
WHAT Volunteer Training
WHEN March 15, 2008 9:30am – 1:30pm
WHERE South Seas House 2301 W 24th Street Los Angeles CA 90018
WHY Volunteers will learn the mission, history and direction of Black Women for Wellness. Women and men are encouraged to attend, those wanting to volunteer, members both old and new as well as health advocates working to improve the health status of African American and Black women. An update on the health status of Black women, with strategies both program and policy on improvement of our health will be shared. Participants will be scheduled for active participation with Black Women for Wellness
HOW Presentations, Dialog , Workshops, Calendar, Resources
COST Free
HIGHLIGHTS:
Insights into history and mission of Black Women for Wellness
Health Status of African American women in Los Angeles
Programs and social action Black Women for Wellness is currently engaged
Calendar for involvement with upcoming health events in Los Angeles
Resources to culturally appropriate health providers & advocates
Network progressive Black women’s organizations
Research topics & information on issues of concern to Black women
Network with community advocates involved and engaged
Opportunity to join social action network
Writers, bloggers, community activist, health activist, technology experts, and health resources.