2025 Black Men’s Wellness Day: Empowering Health and Wellbeing in Philadelphia
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Black Men’s Wellness Day, a community event emphasizing black men’s health, education, and engagement, was hosted by Senator Sharif Street, partnering with Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement, the African American Wellness Agency, Johnson & Johnson, and other community organizations. The day’s events included a 5K walk/run, free health screenings, wellness education, and networking opportunities, as well as addressing health disparities and providing vital medical and mental health information for the African American community. Hundreds of health screenings were performed including biometric, kidney tests, prostate exams, colon screens, vision exams, and back adjustments.
Black Men’s Wellness Day Highlights Health and Wellbeing for African American Men
Philadelphia’s Black Men’s Wellness Day: A Community Empowerment Event
On June 10, 2025, the African American Wellness Agency in partnership with Senator Sharif Street, Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement, and Johnson & Johnson, hosted the Black Men’s Wellness Day. The event focused on empowering Black men via health, education, and engagement.
Free Health Screenings, 5K Run, and Resources at Black Men’s Wellness Day
Hosted at Temple University Aramark STAR Complex, the event featured a 5K run/walk, free health screenings, wellness education, and networking opportunities. The event emphasized the importance of physical and mental health in the African American community, while providing comprehensive health information and addressing health disparities. The Medical Resource Village, stocked with over 100 health professionals, provided attendees with crucial information and referrals.
Black Men’s Wellness Day: Essential Screenings Provided Free of Charge
The event boasted impressive numbers: 402 biometric screenings, 102 kidney tests, 105 prostate exams, 75 colon screenings, 84 vision exams, 71 back adjustments & massages, and over 50 mental health check-ups.
Black Men’s Wellness Day: A Step Toward Health Equality
Senator Street emphasized the importance of the event, noting the life expectancy disparity for Black men nationally. The Senator pledged continued support to the community by providing resources to improve health outcomes.
Community Sponsors and Supporters of Black Men’s Wellness Day
The event was possible thanks to various community partners, including Johnson & Johnson, Temple University Health System, Penn Medicine, and others. This annual event is expected to return.
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