Black Health Matters

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The words Black History Month on a red, yellow and green background

Explore critical health issues affecting the Black community and celebrate Black heritage and cultural expression.

This vibrant and informative event will feature the following talks and activities.

Research highlights

  • Dr Martin Besser, Consultant Haematologist, Addenbrooke's Hospital – Sickle Cell Disease
  • Dr Raju Sapkota and Hugo Onumajuru – Diabetes and Diabetes Eye Health in the Black Community
  • Andrea Charles – Racial Trauma

Lived experience speakers

  • Anthony Kelly – Living with Diabetes
  • Elaine Tappin – Personal Journey with Sickle Cell Disease, screening of SICKLE DOCUFILM and panel discussion
  • Andrea Charles – Navigating Racial Trauma

Interactive health and wellbeing activities

  • Thrive Sessions with Jo Hall (PERMAH model) – three 20-minute sessions
  • Restorative Yoga with Andrea Charles – three 20-minute sessions

Film screening and cultural showcase

  • Screening of The Noise My Leaves Make by Dr Tia-Monique Uzor, followed by a panel discussion
  • Immerse yourself in the primal power of African drumming
  • Art exhibition celebrating Black cultural expression

Agenda

  • 11.30am-12pm: check-in
  • 12-12.45pm: lunch and networking
  • 1-2pm: talk from Dr Raju Sapkota and Hugo Onumajuru
  • 2-2.30pm: talk from Andrea Charles
  • 2-3.30pm: break and restorative sessions
  • 3.30-5pm: talk from Dr Martin Besser
  • 5.30-6.30pm: African drumming
  • 6.30-7.30pm: film screening and panel discussion
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