President & Founder
Black Health Matters
Black Health Matters is delighted to bring you this hybrid Health Summit and Expo, held and streamed, at the St. Anne’s Family Services Conference Center in Los Angeles, CA.
Every day is a great day to start setting yourself up for a healthier tomorrow. Whether in need of a doctor or a workout buddy, our Summit and Expo will provide you with information and resources that will enrich your knowledge of health and well-being. Each of our sessions are designed to concentrate on issues pertaining to modern healthcare, its advancements and how people of color can benefit.
Black Health Matters seeks to elevate personal well-being by featuring medical professionals, health advocates and celebrities who will engage in constructive discussions that will help expedite your knowledge, and help our community commit to a culture of health.
Our sincere hope is that you will take advantage of this exceptional opportunity to connect with the best medical experts and community partners from around the country. Watch the presentations, ask questions, visit the in-person and virtual booths, take advantage of the free in-person screenings, and download all the valuable health information provided by our sponsors and partners.
We hope you'll join us, in person or virtually. You’ll be energized by the day’s events and be inspired to make your health a priority, because #blackhealthmatters
Actor, Producer and Philanthropist
Tony and two-time Emmy Award-winning Actor,
Producer and Author
Emmy Award Winning Producer, Philanthropist,
Actress, and NAACP Image Award recipient
The Guru of Abs
Fitness Expert
Licensed Psychologist, Media Personality,
Best Selling Author, Keynote Speaker & Ordained Minister
Journalist, Author &
Media Personality
Pulmonologist
Medical Executive|Health Systems Integration
US Medical Affairs, Cardiovascular & Metabolism
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC of Johnson & Johnson
Director Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
in Clinical Trials – Immunology Portfolio
Portfolio Delivery Operations-xTA
Global Development
Director, Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion in Clinical Trials
Janssen Research and Development
President and CEO
aTyr Pharma
Director, US Patient Advocacy, Transplant
Sanofi
Associate for Representation in Clinical Research (RISE)
Amgen Inc.
Kidney Transplant Recipient
Senior Medical Science Liaison
Amgen, Inc.
Kidney Donor
Medical Science Liaison
Genentech
Black Myeloma Health Director
HealthTree Foundation
Assistant Professor of Medicine
UCLA
Sarcoidosis Patient and Advocate
Board Certified Dermatologist &
Medical Director, City of Angels Dermatology
President, Charles R. Drew Medical Society &
Founder, CUREtology Surgical Oncology & Associates
The Black Community is experiencing some of the greatest health challenges of our time. Black Health Matters has partnered with amazing healthcare professionals to address access to healthcare, strategies for improving overall health, wellness and increasing health literacy in our community. We are committed to equipping you with resources to help you become your own health advocate. At Black Health Matters, we have worked to educate and uplift the Black community with information that empowers. Now, more than ever, #BlackHealthMatters is the rally cry we need to fight for healthcare equity.
We are here to reaffirm that our health matters as we arm you with resources, and information, to move forward during and beyond the age of Covid-19.
Engage and connect with passionate, world class healthcare leaders and advocates that will provide you with education, resources, tools and the answers to your health questions in your journey to better health and care.
Be inspired and chat with spirited health leaders who will cover a wide range of topics. Participate by asking questions, networking and be inspired by those who care about what is important to you and your wellbeing at this important health summit created for our community. #BlackHealthMatters
Sessions can be viewed in person OR online and normally have an interactive Q & A . We encourage you to attend the full Summit, and each session is approximately thirty (30) minutes. You can view the titles, descriptions and featured presenters, in advance, by clicking on the DOWNLOADABLE AGENDA on the landing page, and attend as desired.
You can download documents from any sponsor or partner by clicking the “Document” tab on their stand in the Exhibit Hall, which will show you the different documents that different sponsors and partners have uploaded. By clicking “Download”, your chosen document(s) will be added to your Virtual Swag Bag, and you can download all of these items upon leaving the summit.
Black Health Matters requires all summit attendees to be at least 18 years of age. Children under age 18 are not permitted to use our platform to access the summit. Attendees must initiate a chat with an exhibitor. Attendees taking part in webinars can submit questions through designated Q & A features. Attendees are reminded to keep all correspondence polite and courteous. This hybrid conference will be monitored by Black Health Matters staff. If viewing virtually, for assistance during or after the event, visit the INFO/HELP DESK in the virtual lobby, and your query will be dealt with as soon as possible.
By registering, I acknowledge and agree to the Privacy Policy of Black Health Matters. I am 18 years or older and consent to the processing of my personal data per the terms outlined below. Black Health Matters processes your personal information in the use of our organization and provides our users with the services needed during our summits. By accepting our Privacy Policy (and in some jurisdictions, by acknowledging this policy), you confirm that you have read and understood this policy, including how and why we use your information.