Black Family Conference – PREVENT Alliance

the central kentucky black family conference

"Stronger Together: Building Health, Resiliency, and Unity”

DETAILS

Date: Saturday, March 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Location:

UK Gatton Student Center

160 Avenue of Champions

Lexington, KY 40506

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Presented by: Project Ricochet

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Central Kentucky Black Family Conference, presented by Project Ricochet, brings together community members to reinforce the goals of promoting health for all, resilience, and unity within the Black community. The conference aims to inspire collective action for a future where every Black family can thrive.

Key objectives of the conference include:

- Providing a space for Black families to connect and collaborate on health and wellness strategies
- Addressing health disparities and promoting health for all
- Empowering the community through education, advocacy, and collaboration
- Inspiring unity and solidarity to build resilience and advance well-being in the Black community

Participants will gain practical insights and resources to empower themselves and their families to prioritize health and well-being. Workshops led by experts and community leaders will cover topics such as:

- Preventive care
- Maternal and child health
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health
- Tobacco cessation
- Nutrition
- Finances

The Black Family Conference also marks the culmination of Project Ricochet’s Barbershop and Beauty Salon Initiative (BBSI). This initiative has leveraged trusted community spaces to promote health education and foster community support.

Click below to learn more about the keynote speaker, Dr. Jayne Morgan

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

*Detailed schedule coming soon*

TIME	SESSION
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM	Pre-Conference Programming Concurrent Sessions Floating Lotus Doula Service Training and Certification Kentucky Black Farmers Association Meeting Health and Vendor Fair Set Up
11:00 AM	Conference Registration Opens
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM	Conference Features Health and Vendor Fair The Sankofa Singers, Roots 101 Museum, Louisville, Kentucky “The Talking Drum” – Public Interviews with The Ricochet Effect podcast and #IChampionHealth Chats podcast Cultural and Public Health Art Walk The Urban Art Collective, Project Ricochet Roots 101 African American Museum, Louisville, Kentucky
12:30 PM – 12:45 PM	Welcome and Purpose Dr. Abeni El-Amin, President, Project Ricochet Dr. Melinda J. Ickes, PhD, Professor, Kinesiology and Health Promotion, Acting Associate Dean of Research, College of Education, University of Kentucky Representative, Anthem Medicaid
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM	Opening Keynote Dr. Jayne Morgan, MD, Vice President of Medical Affairs, Hello Heart
1:45 PM – 2:00 PM	Networking and Vendor Break
2:00 PM – 2:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions “New and Beginning Farmers Workshop” – Kentucky Black Farmers Association (Session One) “What’s Your Money Mindset?” – Dale Morgan, Foundation47 “Change Starts with Self” – Gerald “Mr. GEO” Gibson, Operation Making A Change “Community Voice: A Champion Takeover” – UK PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance
2:45 PM – 3:00 PM	Networking and Vendor Break
3:00 PM – 3:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions “Women Empowered by God” – Yvonne Skinner, COGIJN “The Mobile Mission Experience” – Natalie Mims and Andrea Woodson “Find Your Rhythm: Real Self-Care” – UK #IChampionHealth “Mindfulness, Movement, and Art: Supporting Your Wellness Journey” – Daniel Hatcher, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Healthier Generation
3:45 PM – 4:00 PM	Networking and Vendor Break
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions The African American Barbershop and Beauty Shop Initiative, Project Ricochet (Sponsored by Anthem Medicaid) “Barbershop Talk” – Anthony Burdette, Well Groomed Barbershop “Beauty Salon Talk” – Rashida Thompson, Rashida’s House of Styles and Cultural Cut Barbershop, and Dr. Carolyn Dunn, Carolyn’s Crown and Glory Hair Salon
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM	Networking and Vendor Break
5:00 PM – 5:45 PM	Concurrent Sessions The African American Barbershop and Beauty Shop Initiative, Project Ricochet (Sponsored by Anthem Medicaid) “Stronger Together!” Panel – Barbers and Salonists “Share Stories, Drive Solutions: A Community Dialogue” – UK #IChampionHealth Art Workshop – UK PREVENT Community-Engaged Alliance
5:45 PM – 6:00 PM	Networking and Vendor Break
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM	Closing Session and Next Steps