BLACK MEN'S HEALTH
EQUITY CONFERENCE
Join the Black Men's Health Equity Council, a dedicated initiative aimed at tackling and minimizing health inequalities that disproportionately affect Black men.
About
The Black Men's Health Equity Council is dedicated to advancing health equity for Black men in Mississippi. The council aims to revolutionize the well-being of Black males throughout Mississippi communities. By enhancing the well-being of Black men holistically, the council focuses on imparting knowledge, raising awareness, delivering effective programs, and advocating for transformative policies.
Mission
The mission of the Black Men’s Health Equity Council is to reduce health disparities among African American men in Mississippi through collaboration with community stakeholders, dissemination of information and linkage to support services.
Black Men's Health Equity Council Programming
- Choppin’ It Up: The Barbershop Series
- Vaping Youth Rallies
- School Supply Giveaways
- Black Men’s Health Equity Conference
- Men’s Health Month
- Prostate Cancer Awareness Month
- Minority Mental Health Month
- Tobacco Cessation
For More Information
Men interested in getting involved with this work or learning more about it, contact Markyel Pittman, MPH, at mpittman@advancingminorityhealth.org. You can find resources on topics related to Black men’s health on the Black Men’s Health Equity Council social media platforms.
Mississippi Link
Here's a section from an article about the past Black Men's Health Equity Conference, which was featured in the Mississippi Link. Yusef Salaam of the Exonerated 'Central Park Five' was the featured headliner. Dr. Yusef Salaam delivered an impassioned address during the Black Men's Health Equity Conference.
The Black Men's Health Equity Conference was a success. Here are some special memories from the event.
Goal
Reduce heal disparities among Black Men in Mississippi
Objective 1
The Black Men’s Health Equity Council will educate at least 500 men about issues that are relevant to Black men in the state (e.g. heart disease, HIV, STIs, prostate cancer, colorectal cancer, diabetes), annually.
Objective 2
The Black Men’s Health Equity Council will develop a network of men who will identify and participate in the development of solutions to the most pressing health issues affecting Black Men.
Meet
Meet Monthly virtually or face to face
Develop
Develop a strategic plan with input from the council
Create
Create a database of men's health services
Objective 3
The project aims to develop a mentorship initiative to improve academic and health outcomes among young Black men in Mississippi.
Develop
Develop a mentor network
Identify
Identify at risk youth
Develop
Develop a mentorship curriculum
Develop & Implement
Develop and implement a summer
youth camp/program
Join Today!
Join the Black Men's Health Equity Council initiative by filling out the form today. You can make a difference.