Detroit and Hampton are both set to host the Black Family Wellness Expo, an event designed to tackle health disparities faced by Black communities throughout the country. Organized by The Links, Incorporated, the expos will feature health seminars, screenings, educational resources, fitness and nutrition workshops, and more, to provide crucial health information and services to African American families.
According to ClickOnDetroit, the Detroit chapter of The Links, Incorporated is coordinating the expo, which is part of a nationwide effort happening on Saturday, March 16. The Detroit event, located at Second Ebenezer Church, Dequindre Street, targets the reduction of health and economic disparities in the Black community. Offering snatches of wellness, the expo’s holistic approach introduces attendees to the pillars of health: physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Over in Hampton, Virginia, Celebrate Healthcare is hosting its expo at the Mary W. Jackson Neighborhood Center, as reported by 13NewsNow. The event focuses on critical issues such as maternal health, prostate cancer, heart health, blood donations, and mental health. As part of the larger initiative by The Links, Incorporated, the expos promise to embrace the entire Black family, “from infant to senior citizen,” nurturing a space dedicated to education and awareness.
The Michigan Chronicle emphasizes the expo’s entertainment factor, featuring music, giveaways, and fun activities for families. Alongside voter registration and health screenings, the expo is a clarion call for social mobilization, anchoring health to the broader determinants like housing, employment and lifestyle choices. The Links, Incorporated states that the root causes of disparities aren’t just clinical—they encompass social factors such as unemployment, living in poverty, not owning a home, and cost-prohibitive healthcare.
In highlighting the dire statistics faced by Black Americans, expos like these draw attention to the numbers reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood pressure, diabetes, and stroke disproportionately affect young Black Americans compared to their white counterparts, carving early graves for those who merely aspire to live as long as the nation promises.