Black History Month: Celebrate Health, Diversity, and Equity

From County of San Mateo: On February 25, the San Mateo County African American Community Initiative (AACI) is hosting a Health Fair: Mind, Body & Spirit Matters. The event will promote health and wellness and raise awareness about health disparities that impact the African American community.

“Participating in events such as the Black History Month Health Fair help us better address the needs of the local African American community,” said Jei Africa, Office of Diversity and Equity Manager with San Mateo County Health System Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. “By providing a place for the community to come together, share stories, and promote wellness, we can take one step towards reducing health disparities in our county.”
Participants in the Mind, Body & Spirit Matters Health Fair will get a chance to

• Learn about health disparities that impact the African American community and what resources are available.
• Create change in the African American community by exploring ways to improve and maintain health.
• Experience the Black Lives Matter Photovoice project, a process where people identify, represent, and enhance their community through photography and sharing their stories.

The Mind, Body & Spirit Matters Health Fair will take place on Saturday, February 25, 2017 from 9:00am – 1:00pm at the East Palo Alto Community Church, 2201 University Avenue in East Palo Alto. The keynote speaker at the event is Dr. Mary Bains, a licensed psychotherapist, organizational development psychologist, and longtime provider of community mental health services in the Bay Area. The public is welcome to attend this free event and a soulful lunch will be provided. . Find more event details here.

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