A “dream team” of health equity advocates, including Daniel Dawes, JD, and NBA Hall-of-Famer Alonzo Mourning, led Summit attendees in a pledge to support the health and well-being of Black men.
The Health Foundation of South Florida is pleased to announce the powerful conclusion of its third annual Black Health Summit, which took place on June 4, 2024, at Florida Memorial University. The Summit, which aims to drive improvements in Black health disparities, convened a diverse A-list of local and national health equity experts, community leaders, and advocates to address critical issues and root causes of the significant gaps in Black health outcomes in South Florida.
The Summit featured engaging presentations and dynamic discussions. Key themes of this year’s Summit, highlighted by keynote speaker Daniel Dawes, JD, Founding Dean of the School of Global Health at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN, were the Political Drivers of Health and Black men’s health. Other experts from health systems, communities, and public and private sectors convened to discuss the “Big P” policy environment and “little p” organizational and institutional practices as the Health Foundation continues to build strategies and solutions for reducing health disparities in South Florida.
“The Health Foundation of South Florida is proud to have brought together such a formidable slate of thought leaders and community-based leaders for an essential discussion about Black health equity. The Summit’s aim to engage participants in identifying solutions for progress was evident in the rich discussions and actionable insights shared throughout the day,” said Health Foundation of South Florida President and CEO Loreen Chant.
The Summit concluded with audience engagement and a “dream team” of experts convened by the Health Foundation of South Florida. These eight Black men stood together and invited everyone to join in a pledge to Black men’s health and well-being. The diverse audience’s commitment to co-creating a more equitable future for South Florida was palpable.
