Overview: Word In Black is hosting a virtual panel event titled Aging in the Black Community, bringing together public health researchers, older endurance athletes, generational influencers, and senior authors to address longevity and mental wellness. Moderated by events manager Shernay Williams, the live discussion examines actionable strategies for older Black adults to stay physically active, combat social isolation, navigate healthcare systems, and embrace life with purpose. Featured speakers include Johns Hopkins researcher Dr. Janiece Taylor, D’s Baby Boomers founder Dwight Williams, endurance coach Gisela Perez, and veteran reporter Rev. Dorothy Boulware.
Advocates, Researchers, and Senior Leaders Convene to Discuss Purpose, Health Outcomes, and Overcoming Isolation
Join Word In Black for this virtual discussion exploring the intricacies of aging in the Black community, including how seniors can stay active, combat loneliness and embrace the later stages of life.
We’ll speak with a social media influencer for the Baby Boomer generation, a 60+ year old endurance runner, Word In Black’s 70+ year old religion reporter/author and a Johns Hopkins researcher who studies health outcomes for older people in underrepresented communities.
Moderator:
Shernay Williams, Word In Black events manager
Panelists:
- Dwight Williams, founder of D’s Baby Boomers, social media influencer and author
- Dr. Janiece Taylor, faculty member at Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and researcher of health outcomes for older people in underrepresented communities
- Gisela Perez aka Coach G, endurance runner, running coach and community wellness advocate
- Rev. Dorothy Boulware, Word In Black reporter, author and book consultant
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