The Gala for Black Women's Health Equity

81 West White Horse Pike,Berlin NJ 08009

04 June, 2023

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Food, Fun, & Entertainment for a CauseJoin us for a night of entertainment, insight, food, and fun for a very worthy cause at the beautiful Lucien's complex. The Gala for Black Women's Health Equity will benefit the Sistahs as the Well documentary. The film shines a light on inequalities that exist in the healthcare systems for black women. Overcoming the odds and system, the documentary showcases how several women have reversed diagnoses of high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, and more through great nutrition and exercise. Special guests Brandi Harvey and Brian White will ignite and inspire the room with motivational messaging and avenues that can lead to lifelong health. Attendees will view the Sistahs at the Well Black Women's Health Equity documentary trailer. PricingGeneral Admission $125 General Admission Table $1100 VIP $200 VIP Table $1700 Early Bird Before March 31, 2023Early Bird - $100 VIP Early Bird -$175 General Admission Early Bird Table - $900 VIP Early Bird Table $1500VIP tickets include special seating, private cocktail hour, and valet parking Special Guests will be Brandi Havey and Brian White.Brandi HarveyBrandi Harvey is the Founder of BEYOND HER an active wellness brand for women of color. A former high school teacher in the Los Angeles Unified School District, personal trainer, NPC fitness competitor and nonprofit Executive Director, Brandi is a true renaissance woman. As the author of the bestselling Go Beyond Her Guide, and Breakthrough Sold Separately, and creator of the Beyond Her Transformational Wellness Program, Brandi has taught thousands of women around the world to become more confident as they step into the arena of their lives. Authentic in spirit and a certified truth teller, Brandi has captivated audiences in both the United States and abroad. Having graced the stages of Harvard Business School, Princeton University, Disney Dreamers Academy, NYU in Florence, Italy, and The United States White House just to name a few, Brandi is a premiere speaker, and leader of this generation. Brian WhiteBrian Joseph White is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in films such as The Family Stone, The Game Plan, 12 Rounds, I Can Do Bad All by Myself, Good Deeds, and The Cabin in the Woods. On television, White had prominent roles in Men of a Certain Age, Beauty and the Beast, and Ambitions. Brian played professional football for the New England Patriots (NFL) and professional lacrosse for the Boston Blazers (NLL) before becoming an actor. He attended Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH, and majored in political psychology and theater arts. Brian is cofounder with Reia Briggs of the Phunk Phenomenon Urban Dance Theater, a dance school in Boston, Massachusetts. About the Sistahs at the Well Documentary on Black Women's Health EquityBlack women carry the highest rate of chronic disease as compared to other women. These statistics are often grounded in discussions that showcase habits of disease versus habits of health. However, despite the challenges Black women face in their healthcare, the promise of healing continues to prevail. The documentary was created out of the urgency to celebrate the successful healing journeys of Black women and to act as a vision of possibility in overcoming conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, breast cancer, hypertension, and heart disease. The legacy of chronic disease in the Black community is experiencing a substantial shift as more women are disrupting the narratives attached to the wellness of Black women. The stories we often hear, plagued with negative statistics, are being replaced with stories of hope and transformation as Black women take back the reins of their health. The documentary centers on the journey of two Black women who have reversed symptoms of chronic disease. Highlighting the highs and lows of their journeys, the film seeks to foster a healthy engagement between women and their bodies. The goal is to inspire and connect women to build a community working to change the narratives behind external stigmas, inequities in healthcare practices, and personal habits that play a role in the wellness of Black women. Exploring the historical, psychological, medical, and societal determinants attached to how Black women engage in their health, the feature includes vulnerable conversations with women and invites the expertise of notable health and wellness practitioners. Speakers include Dr. Neal Bernard, founding president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, Urologist Dr. Terry Mason, Dr. Cardiologist Kim Williams, and Psychologist Dr. Alduan Tarrt, Ph.D. Other powerful voices consist of 71-year-old vegan chef, fitness expert, motivational speaker Dr. Chef Babbett, and the founders of the 40+ Double Dutch Club, which promotes reliving the healthy outdoor activities that most Black women enjoyed their youth. An extension of Sistahs At The Well and the Sistah Soul Nutrition program, the film also showcases the journey of 100 Black women who trek to Sint Maarten for the Girlfriend Getaway, Sistahs At the Well's Annual Retreat. The five-day celebration of wellness positions women to engage in fitness activities, healthy cooking demonstrations, and conversations on emotional, physical, and nutritional wellness. The wellness of Black women leans on the narratives we choose to define and live by. The documentary showcases a way forward for those who can heal when surrounded by trusted voices in safe spaces.