Reporter at News 5 Cleveland
Making their way down the sidewalk at Frederick Douglass Neighborhood Resource and Recreation Center on Wednesday, a group of energized walkers sort out the final details for this year’s African American Women’s Wellness Walk and Expo .“This is our way to help lift other women,” Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition Executive Director Yvonka Hall said.15 years ago, Hall said she participated in an event similar to this one but wanted to take the conversation further.
”Hall said one of the reasons is that domestic violence can lead to higher instances of other illnesses.“We can’t just talk about domestic violence. We have to talk about everything that disproportionately impacts African American women, and this is our way,” Hall said.A way that gives insight to women like Charmaine Jordan-Payton, African American Women’s Wellness Walk and Expo Co-chair, who wants to learn more about her health after watching others struggle.
African American Women African American Women's Walk Cleveland News5cleveland Northeast Ohio News Annual Expo Walk Walk And Expo
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Here and Now 9/1/24: The 55th Annual African-American Day ParadeHere and Now features The African American Day Parade's chairman, Yusuf Hasan and Board Member, Jasmine Robinson
Read more »
The 55th annual African American Day Parade in New York City: What to knowOn September 15, marchers and spectators together will celebrate the 55th anniversary of the parade, which will run along Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard between 111th Street and 137th Street.
Read more »
The Women's Film Festival kicks off 9th annual event on August 15th with local filmSome of the world's premiere female filmmakers are coming to Philadelphia for a ten day celebration of their work in cinema.
Read more »
Hundreds cruise Philadelphia streets in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike RideHundreds of people in various states of undress cruised the streets of Philadelphia to cheers from onlookers in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike Ride. The ride, which started in 2009, is billed as promoting cycling as fuel-conscious transportation and encouraging body positivity.
Read more »
Hundreds cruise Philadelphia streets in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike RidePHILADELPHIA (AP) — Hundreds of people in various states of undress cruised the streets of Philadelphia to cheers from onlookers Saturday evening in the
Read more »
Hundreds cruise Philadelphia streets in the 15th annual Philly Naked Bike RideOrganizers stress, however, that participants aren't required to ride completely in the buff, telling them to get 'as bare as you dare.'
Read more »