BLACK ENTERPRISE To Address Racial Health Disparities At ‘Health Is Wealth Weekend

This month , Black Enterprise, the world's No.1 digital media brand. 1 with over 6 million unique monthly visitors, hosted the first Health is Wealth weekend offered by Walmart.

Enriched with insights from leading Black health and wellness experts and conversations with NASCAR star Bubba Wallace , attendees will not only have the opportunity to discuss racial differences within the Black community, but also gain life-changing tips and tricks for the better. Increase their earning potential and wealth creation potential for physical, mental and emotional health.

Celebrities, influencers and consumers will gather in Nashville, Tennessee on Friday, February 10 for two days of fun, inspiring and inspiring experiences that will provide vital insights on important health topics such as managing stress and achieving a healthy weight. Construction and protection of mental health.

Among the speakers who shared their professional and personal experiences were Zakia Blain, founder and CEO of FBF Body; Dr. Bernard Ashby , founder of Comprehensive Vascular Care; Germaine Bold-Leftridge , CEO and founder of GBL Sales; Jody Brockington, founder and CEO of Niara Consulting; Jerel Webb , a popular fitness instructor in Nashville; Kevin Billups , professor of internal medicine and urology, director of men's health at Meharry Medical College; and a number of other health and wellness professionals.

“At Black Enterprise , we seek to empower our audience to achieve justice and unlock opportunities for growth in all areas of their lives, but we can only do that by addressing the racial and social challenges that arise,” said Earl “Butch”. Graves Jr. , CEO of Black Company .

“As an inaugural event, Health is Wealth is only the beginning of how we will drive the conversation needed to, but continue to support and influence the health of the Black community as a whole, from financial to physical to mental, leading to more prosperous lives. All:

“Walmart is honored to sponsor Black Enterprise 's inaugural Health is Wealth weekend. Through this initiative, we continue to advance racial justice in the United States, with a special focus on health disparities that specifically affect black and African American populations," said Regine Moore , director of constructive relations.

"At Walmart, we encourage our customers and employees that 'wellness' is a lifestyle that creates a chain reaction of good habits focused on mental, physical and financial well-being."

The Black Enterprise Health is Wealth Weekend will be held at Westin Nashville and is free for all. Walmart is the guest sponsor, Gilead is the introductory sponsor, Manulife/John Hancock is the platinum sponsor. Attendees can learn more about the weekend, get program updates, and register for the event at www.blackenterprise.com/healthiswealth/.

About the Black Company

Founded in 1970, Black Enterprise is a mission-driven publication focused on providing successful-minded individuals with relevant information at every stage of their financial journey. Designed to highlight Black leadership and entrepreneurship journeys, Black Enterprise reaches audiences across its events, linear channels, and digital. Black Enterprise is intended to be a resource for knowledge on how to achieve financial success. To learn more about the company, visit blackenterprise.com and follow them on social media on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

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