About this Event
On March 28, 2024 as part of our annual W.H.A.M. Festival, we will be screening a short film titled "A Little You: A Fibroid Story" by Essence Mason, a young woman of color who created the film to help bring light to the struggle she faced getting a diagnosis and surgery for uterine fibroids. Following the screening, a panel of relevant health practitioners will participate in a discussion about BIPOC women’s health and take questions from the audience.
The proceeds from works sold will jointly support the artist and, where we ensure the arts are accessible to all, regardless of income.
"I lived with fibroids for seven years, and for about half of this time, I wondered what made me different from all of my peers. Was I not supposed to move around and live as freely? My life changed gradually over time and there came a point where I needed to make a decision that could possibly alter me forever. I chose hope and I believed in a bigger reason, and since then my perspective has changed in so many ways that I can only view as positive. This story isn’t specific to my life, but it is to someone else’s. I’m just one of many". - Filmmaker Essence Mason
Join us at the as part of the annual celebrating the female visionaries in our local arts scene throughout international Women’s Month. This forum will be our festival closing celebration! Refreshments will be served. All are welcome!
MEET THE HEALTH FORUM PANELISTS:
KRYSTLE SHAKESPEARE, Program Manager for Arts & Well-Being at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, is a professional creative advocate running complex, social impact programs for non-profit, start-up, and corporate organizations within youth development, arts and culture, well-being, and technology sectors.
DR. CHING-LYNN CHEN, MD, FACOG, Founding Member, OBGYN Westside, is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has a special interest in helping women optimize their overall wellness.
Accessibility Notice: Please note that the 8 steps to enter the auditorium are steep, but the stairwell has a railing. The auditorium is not fully wheelchair accessible, as entry requires the use of an automatic chairlift which a person must be able to transfer themselves into or come with a trusted friend/carer who is capable of physically lifting in/out of the chair. Please notify us in advance if you are aware of attendees who may require special accommodations.
Community Arts Program Office: [email protected]
212-799-9400 ext 4405/4410
Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center
647 Columbus Avenue
New York, NY 10025
WHAT IS W.H.A.M.?
Every March, during Women’s History Month, Goddard Riverside’s Community Arts program hosts an exciting month-long intersectional, intergenerational, and interdisciplinary performance arts festival where mixed audiences gather to celebrate local women’s creative leadership. Join us this year for W.H.A.M. 2024!
W.H.A.M. serves as Goddard Riverside Community Arts Program’s annual charitable fundraising drive that jointly supports our presented artists and the future of our program.
This year’s W.H.A.M. festival will be taking place at Goddard Riverside’s Bernie Wohl Center located at 647 Columbus Ave. (Between 91st and 92nd streets)
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Bernie Wohl Center at Goddard Riverside, 647 Columbus Ave, New York, United States
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