We're bringing our signature event to Detroit!

BLKHLTH Conversations provides a safe space to discuss the unique challenges faced by Black communities on the intersections of racism and health.

This event offers an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, learn from experts in the field, and access valuable local resources. Whether you are personally affected or interested in supporting others, this event is for you.

The panel discussion, hosted by Phil Lewis and featuring Dr. Femi Kassim, Adria Moses, and Jonathan Edwards, LMSW will take place from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

The entire event lasts from 1 PM to 6 PM and includes DJs, on-site health resources and services, and free food provided by Bert's Marketplace.

We'll have a great time, talk about important issues, and build community. Don't miss this - secure your spot today!

🎨 Design by Qew Doodles

BLKHLTH Conversations: Embracing Intersectionality in Womxn's Month is an engaging workshop-based event for Black South African womxn about the socio-political concept of intersectionality and its implications for our health.

In addition to the workshop, this event will include brunch, live DJs and group activities to encourage connection and the celebration of our multiple identities.

BLKHLTH welcomes all women, including trans and cis women, and anyone who identifies as a woman in a way that is significant to them. Those who are nonbinary or gender non-conforming are also welcome.

Please note: We will be collecting pre-loved clothing donations for The Fruit Basket and encourage all attendees to bring an item of clothing to donate in exchange for event entrance.

🎨 Artwork designed by Qew Doodles.

BLKHLTH presents: The Link Up Johannesburg

This isn't your typical health fair. The Link Up is a health, wellness, and culture festival that brings you interactive health and wellness pop-ups alongside your favorite artists, groove, good food, and refreshments.

Join us for a day of celebration of contemporary Black South African voices in the movement for health equity!

Highlights include:

DJs | Free food | On-site health services | Marketplace | Mental health space | Spiritual hygiene workshop | Yoga | Flash tattoos | Cash prizes | Panel discussion

Flyer design by Qew Doodles

Hey Augusta Family!

If you have a passion for racial health equity and are interested in improving health outcomes in Black communities, we invite you to participate in BLKHLTH Conversations - Lung Cancer. The event provides a platform to engage with lung cancer experts, advocates, and community members and work together to identify effective strategies aimed at overcoming barriers to care, increasing biomarker testing rates, and improving lung cancer outcomes among Black Georgians.

We’ll have coffee & tea, a light lunch, and music to keep the good energy & ideas flowing! You don’t want to miss out - RSVP for FREE today!

Hey Atlanta Family!

Are you looking for a way to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for racial health equity, and improving health outcomes in Black communities? BLKHLTH Conversations is the perfect opportunity to do just that!

You’re invited to join us for a day of inspiration and motivation as we bring together lung cancer experts and advocates with community to share their knowledge and experiences. We'll take a deep dive into the driving forces behind racial health disparities in Black communities regarding lung cancer prevention and treatment. Our interactive activities will foster dynamic brainstorming and collaboration, as we strive to generate impactful strategies to mitigate barriers to care, improve biomarker testing behaviors, and enhance lung cancer outcomes among Black Georgians.

We’ll have coffee & tea, a light lunch, and a DJ to keep the good energy flowing! You don’t want to miss out - RSVP for FREE today!

Check out the gallery below to see pics from past BLKHLTH Conversations!

Ongoing systemic injustices rooted in apartheid and race-based exclusionary practices cause Black South Africans to experience high rates of poor health and disease.

Young Black creatives and entrepreneurs are at an increased risk for negative health outcomes due to economic insecurity, low educational attainment, and lack of medical aid.

Conversations on Creativity and Health

Through a conversational panel, interactive group activity, and on-site mobile clinic, this event aims to connect Black creatives & entrepreneurs with trusted healthcare experts and relatable industry peers to build community and increase access to health-promoting resources.

This event is presented in partnership with South Africa-based nonprofit Creative Nestlings.

Hosted by Modupe Oloruntoba and featuring guest speakers:

Lelo “LELOWHATSGOOD” Meslani

Kaelo Molefe

Nene Mahlangu

Nkini Phasha

Tiffany Lekuku

Music by Scott the Girl

Flyer design by Qew Doodles

Mobile clinic provided by Engage Men’s Health

Hey LA family! Presenting The Link Up - Health, Wellness, and Culture Fest for our community.

This event will feature food, entertainment, Black and POC vendors, and health screenings, including free Cottonelle x BLKHLTH GoodDownThere at-home colorectal cancer screening kits.

The Link Up is a safe, warm, culturally-affirming and FUN space open to all ages!

Meet the hosts:

TrapMedicine is an Oakland and LA-based nonprofit that aims to shift the praxis, narrative, and culture of men’s health by rebuilding trust in the healthcare system, conducting and promoting research aimed to reduce disparities, and addressing barriers to access.

BLKHLTH is an Atlanta-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on mitigating the impact of racism on health for Black communities.

Mix + mingle with BLKHLTH and community members working towards health equity in South Africa.

BLKHLTH is hosting this free event to introduce our message and work to activists, creatives, and healthcare professionals in South Africa, and to provide a culturally-affirming space for all of us to strategize towards health equity together.

• Featuring DJs JustTravisCPT and KaddylacRadio

• Open bar and food

• Conversation on racism and health justice presented by BLKHLTH

We hope you join us for this evening of movement building and making lasting connections!

To encourage intra-community dialogue, storytelling, knowledge sharing, and strategizing for solutions, we will host our signature BLKHLTH Conversations event focused on Mental Health in Black Entrepreneurs. The goals of this event are:

• Raise awareness and increase knowledge on the impact of racism on mental health outcomes for Black people

• Build community among Black entrepreneurs and mental health professionals in South Africa

• Brainstorm and discuss culturally-responsive interventions for the protection of Black entrepreneurs’ mental health

This 2.5 hour-long event is provided for free to attendees. The target audience includes Black entrepreneurs in any field, Black mental health professionals and advocates, and community members with a strong interest in this topic. 

The event will be held at a venue in Kyalami. The exact location will be shared with confirmed attendees.

🎨 Design by Sipho Biyam

Please join us on Tuesday, May 18th from 7:00 - 8:30pm EST for a virtual event on the impact of racism on colorectal cancer inequities that Black Americans face.

This will be the first of a series of health education events as part of the BLKHLTH x Cottonelle #GoodDownThere Campaign. This initial event will provide a 101 overview of colorectal cancer symptoms, risk factors, and how to get screened. We will also hear personal stories about how racism creates barriers to colorectal cancer prevention and treatment for Black people. The event will feature a moderated discussion with special guests Dr. Pascale White and advocate Bechir Sylvain, as well as several opportunities for interaction with event attendees.

Join BLKHLTH for a conversation on Black health disparities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and our vision for health equity moving forward.

In observance of National HIV Testing Day, BLKHLTH partnered with Shea Moisture to provide 100 FREE at-home oral HIV test kits from OraQuick.

A discussion with BLKHLTH and our esteemed panelists on the various pathways through which racism impacts the health of Black people during the coronavirus pandemic and the broader connections with police brutality and the prison-industrial complex.

Black people and other minority groups tend to be disproportionately impacted by ACEs. These experiences can increase the risks of injury, sexually transmitted infections, maternal and child health problems, teen pregnancy, involvement in sex trafficking, and a wide range of chronic diseases and leading causes of death such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, and suicide.

Community members, health professionals, and BLKHLTH discussed the disparity in health outcomes for Black mothers and their babies; methods for protecting health; the current landscape for reproductive justice in Georgia; and how we can work together to help improve health outcomes.

BLKHLTH hosted an open discussion and knowledge sharing with community members and therapists about the physical and mental effects of stress in the Black community and ways to effectively manage it.

Join us for an open dialogue about HIV and the role of stigma, homophobia, transphobia, racism, and Black culture in how this virus impacts our communities.

Black people across identities suffer from the impacts of violence and abuse. In this installment of BLKHLTH Conversations, BLKHLTH and guests strategized for solutions to end interpersonal violence and abuse in the Black community.

In our first installment of BLKHLTH Conversations, we covered Mental Health & Entrepreneurship. We discussed finding balance, stress management, and shared tips for continuing to build our brands while maintaining mental and emotional health.