May 27: Covenant with Black America: Healthcare
Healthcare and public health professionals agree that being born black in America can mean a lifespan several years short than that of a person exactly equal in every respect except for being born white. This is appalling! Discuss what can be done as part of an International Conversation.
When: Sunday May 27 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Where: Starbucks 3021 W. 16th St. Indianapolis, IN 46222
RSVP by calling or emailing Cindy at 317.920.0231 or cindyball@sbcglobal.net. Specialty Beverages for Purchase (Donations accepted to benefit children orphaned by AIDS)
The health of African Americans should not just be a concern to members of African American families and the community. It needs to be a concern for the entire state. Healthy people are not only better able to take care of their families, they are better able to contribute to the community, be more productive in the workforce, pay taxes and even contribute to lowering the cost of health care for all. However since there are so many disparities in healthcare among African Americans, other people of color, and the poor in general, there needs to be more attention and systemic assistance to level the playing field in healthcare among African Americans. “Many things need to change to secure the right healthcare, healthy living, and well being in America.” Join us for a discussion on systems access, environmental influences, lifestyle practices, and caring for our mental health. This discussion is the first in a series of conversations based on chapter one in book The Covenant. Tavis Smiley. Third World Press, Chicago 2006.
May 18th, 2007 at 1:23 am
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