About this Event
NBNA Black Maternal Health Equity Committee proudly presents an evening about Black maternal health, featuring the NAACP Image and CANNES Award winning short documentary The Ebony Canal, narrated by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.
THE EBONY CANAL: A Story of Black Infant Health uses storytelling to bring greater attention to black infant health and the experiences surrounding pregnancy, birth,motherhood, healthcare, and the factors that influence outcomes for black mothers and babies.
Hosted at Rutgers University-Newark, this gathering brings together community leaders, healthcare clinicians, researchers, advocates, students, and community members for a screening followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, healthcare practicitoners, and advocates leading this movement.
Moderator
Dr. Lamman Rucker, actor, producer, educator, and advocate
Panel
Emmai Alaquiva, Award winning Director of The Ebony Canal , (NAACP Image Award, CANNES Award ,and Six-time Emmy Award-winning film director)
Dr. Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM
Dr. Dara Skinner, PhD, RN, CMGT-BC
Dr. Damali Campbell Oparaji, MD, OB/GYN
Schedule
6:00pm, Doors open
6:00 pm -7:00 pm Red Carpet VIP reception
7:00pm, Program begins
Film screening and panel discussion
8:15pm - Mix & Mingle Post Reception
Venue (see parking map below)
Rutgers University Newark Campus
Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Great Hall
15 Washington St , Newark NJ 07102
*Lot 506 (Essex Lot) is located at50 Essex St, Newark, NJ 07102, situated directly behind the Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Hall and 1 Washington Park building.
Address: 50 Essex St (or Essex St), Newark, NJ 07102
Location context: Positioned directly behind the Rutgers Business School / 1 Washington Park building and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall.
Seating is limited. Registration is required. One ticket per person.
Presented by NBNA Black Maternal Health Committee in partnership with The Ebony Canal, and Perry Media
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Red Carpet VIP Reception
Host: Music by HOT 97 DJ Wallah
Info: Mix and mingle with community members, advocates, and leaders, heavy hors d'oeuvres and beverages
Event venue & nearby stays
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall, Rutgers University - Newark, 15 Washington Street, Newark, United States
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