To note, there are two events listed, one on October 7th and one on October 13th.
Monday, October 7th, the Health Alliance Network will celebrate 6 years of Health advocacy, collaboration, programs and convening for community health equity and empowerment!
The focus will be on Breast Cancer to prepare for the 5th Annual "Her Story Matters" and Fannie Lou Hamer "Courage In Action" awards program.
Event information as follows:
- Monday, October 7th from 12 noon to 2:30 pm at The Dorothy Height/Benning Library, 3935 Benning Rd NE (lower lvl large conference rm; 3 blks fr Minn Ave Metro, parking in rear).
Guest presenters:
- Dr. Colletta Orr, Research Scientist, author of the book ."Cancer Doesn't Always Win: A Comprehensive Guide to Beating Breast and Ovarian Cancer" (Books will be available);
- Robin Hamilton, writer, producer and Director of the short film "This Little Light Of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer." We will be showing a preview trailer of this important movie at the meeting.
Recently introduced health legislation on vaping and midwifery, the hospitals' status, other cancer initiative announcements, and more, will also be discussed.
To note, IMMEDIATELY following this meeting will be our LAST Her Story Matters planning meeting!
October 13th, the Health Alliance Network is proud to announce the 5th ANNUAL "HER STORY MATTERS tm" and Fannie Lou Hamer "Courage In Action" Breast Cancer Awards! This special year we have expanded and will honor DC's women of color from Wards 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 AND the African Diaspora! Dr. Colletta Orr will be the keynote speaker, and will show the film by Robin Hamilton--"This Little Light of Mine: The Legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer!" Come hear the stories of women, see our "Passing the Courage" ceremony and be a part of the Prayer Power Circle!
Event/meeting information as follows:
- “Her Story Matters” will take place on Sunday, October 13th at 2pm at THE ARC, located at 1901 Mississippi Ave SE.
- Doors will open at 2:00 pm. The event is FREE, but tickets are only available starting October 4th on Eventbrite. Catered food served. Every year tickets have sold out in 3-4 days, so you best get yours early!
