Black Girls Speak: Health Edition

Empowering Black & Latina/Hispanic teenage girls at Black Girls Speak: Health Edition! Explore mental health, STD awareness & nutrition.

By EARL CARL INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL & SOCIAL POLICY, INC. (www.earlcarlinstitute.org)

Date and time

Saturday, April 20 · 10am - 1pm CDT

Location

5519 Lawndale St

5519 Lawndale Street Houston, TX 77023

Agenda

10:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Arrival/Check-in

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome/ Introduction

Jesha Magee

Introduction of Unlimited Visions and Originating Students- Break into 3 Group which will rotate throughout the three sessions

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

First Session

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Second Session

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Third Session

12:00 AM - 12:45 AM

Lunch & Guided discussion

Jesha Magee

We will reconvene and provide lunch. Throughout lunch we will breakout into groups and have guided discussion regarding what was learned and their personal experience. Lastly we will have the partic...

12:45 PM - 1:00 PM

Dismissal

We will distribute goodie bags and dismiss participants at 1:00 PM.

About this event

We are thrilled to present Black Girls Speak: Health Edition under the theme of "Bodily Autonomy." This health care forum is designed exclusively for Black girls ages 14-18, with an inclusive invitation to Latina/Hispanic girls, and transgender girls. Our goal is to empower and equip young ladies with the knowledge and skills to take the lead on their own health and wellness. The event will cover crucial topics such as mental health, sexual transmitted diseases/infections awareness, and preventative care through nutrition-based approaches.

Please follow the link to fill out mandorty PARENTAL/GUARDIAN CONSENT FORM

IF UNDER 18, YOU MUST HAVE SIGNED PARENTAL/GUARIAN CONSENT FORM OR NO ENTRY INTO EVENT.

Sessions

Mental Health Session:

Interactive and informative discussion
Signs of deteriorating mental health
Coping mechanisms and local resources

Sexual Transmitted Diseases/Infections Session:

General information about STD/I
Signs in women, prevention, and what to do if contracted
Informing about individual health rights as minors

Nutrition-Based Preventative Care Session:

Discussion on generational eating habits
Demonstration of healthy snacks
Providing fruit and veggies, information on nutrition, and optional smoothies

Organized by

EARL CARL INSTITUTE FOR LEGAL & SOCIAL POLICY, INC. (www.earlcarlinstitute.org)

o empower underserved and disenfranchised communities by addressing systemic social issues through legal representation, research, education and advocacy. The Institute is a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from taxation by the Internal Revenue Service.

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