NEW YORK (WABC) — In this edition of “Here and Now,” we look at eliminating health disparities in the Black community and what's planned for the Black Health Matters Summit and Expo.
According to the Office of Minority Health, Black Americans remain at higher risk than any other group for developing heart disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer and other serious illnesses.
The Black Health Matters Summit and Expo, held in conjunction with Harlem Week, aims to shed light on why this trend remains so prevalent in the black community.
Roslyn Young Daniels, founder and CEO of Black Health Matters, joins Sandra Bookman to talk about the event and her hopes of bringing more awareness.
Additionally, Housing Works Community Healthcare connects at-risk youth in New York City with organizations that provide stigma-free care. Bookman will be joined by Marcus Bryant, Community Engagement Manager at Housing Works Community Healthcare, to talk about how the organization seeks to help certain populations that are often overlooked.
We then speak with actor Shawn Ringgold about what to expect from Season 5 of BET's “The Family Season.”
Our show also explores the power of jazz to change lives, and trumpeter Jeremy Pelt ensures that the contributions and artistry of Black jazz musicians are not forgotten.
“Here and Now with Sandra Bookman” airs Sundays at 12pm on WABC-TV, Channel 7 in New York City.
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