The #1 Health Resource in Colorado for our community. We were bringing the heat with health screenings and education at churches, community events, track meets, barbershop/salons and other venues. We executed quarterly forums and the Block Party featuring topics that need to be addressed and sometimes tackled. We worked with students as mentors and guides. Annual Block Party • 800 participants • 3 food and water trucks • Blood Pressure Screening • Lung Testing • Cooking Matters • Backpacks • and more
• 38 exhibitors • Chair Massage • Face Painting • Dancing • Menthol Cigarette Survey • Health Insurance Literacy
Power Saturday/ Barbershop Salon Health Outreach Program (BBSHOP) • 693 screened for blood pressure and educated on spotting a stroke F.A.S.T • 14 shops • 60 volunteers • 4 shop winners • BBSHOP since inception in 2012, have screened nearly 8000 patrons for blood pressure • Plan to start doing HIV screening at some of the shops. Educational Forums • 400 participants combined • Timely topics • Innovative approaches • Culturally appealing • Action oriented 7 Student Internships/Projects • 1st Place Poster: students poster session at Public Health in the Rockies conference • Stop SHOP Development: smoking cessation • Street Intercept Interviews: connecting with the community • and more!
Dear Family, Friends, Partners and Members, Welcome! We are so honored that you chose to be part of the Colorado Black Health Collaborative’s (CBHC) First Fundraising Gala! On behalf of CBHC’s Board of Directors, I thank each of you for your extraordinary support to make our First Fundraising Gala a great success. I am especially grateful to the Sponsors, Planning Committee members and patrons who contributed to make this event possible. I have met so many soldiers in the cause for achieving health equity, and it has been a pleasure to work with people and organizations that believe in and support our mission. What a great way to celebrate and help further CBHC’s work in the community. CBHC’s mission is “To Achieve Health Equity in Colorado Black Community.” It truly takes all people to bring their passions and ideas to the table. CBHC could not do this important work alone. No matter your race, creed or color, CBHC seeks to bring all hands-on deck to help organically shape the course of our Community outreach. Collaboration and partnership are the keys to making it happen. The theme of the First Fundraising Gala is “Laughter is Good for Your Health.” Scientific studies have shown that laughter is good for your health – to relax the body, boost the immune system and trigger the release of endorphins in the body, to name a few benefits. CBHC believes this night of laughter will facilitate the important message of healing and self-care. We thank Ms. Jenifer Lewis for coming to share her impactful story with humor and love about her journey to mental wellness and providing hope to others. She is indeed a star and testament to mental wellness. CBHC has a wonderful 10-year legacy! I recall when CBHC was born – it started as a Planning Committee preparing a community mobilization effort to inform the Community about health disparities. It was the start of a tremendous journey, thus far, forged in collaborations, partnerships and volunteerism. We have come this far by faith. As we look forward to the future, we should recognize the importance of community engagement. CBHC will continue to be an empowering force helping to debunk the stigma associated with Mental Health in the Black community. We want to bring attention to Mental Wellness. We will continue the work of community outreach and engagement, shedding light on all health disparities impacting our community, as well as pursuing health equity. If you haven’t already, please JOIN CBHC as a partner, donor, member and/or volunteer and become part of the ongoing legacy To Achieve Health Equity in Colorado’s Black Community. We hope that you enjoy this evening! Thelma Craig Chairman of the Board of Directors.
As our history demonstrates, Colorado Black Health Collaborative is organically grown by the people, for the people. We are a 501 (C)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving health equity in Colorado’s Black Community. We are proud of the work that we do. We are progressive, professional, purposeful, have plenty of volunteers, and are passionate with a capital P. CBHC is encapsulated by the six C’s- collaboration, cultural proficiency, community engagement and involvement, community education, community empowerment, and covering all lifecycles – prenatal, seniors, all areas of health and social determinants of health. To accomplish our goals, CBHC has a number of programs and partnerships. Some of our flagship programs are our health forums, shop program, mentorship and directories. We have hosted forums quarterly since inception. A broad range of topics including physical, mental and spiritual health, as well as the social determinants of health are covered at the forums. The third forum of the year is usually still educational but with a heavy dose of fun and physical activity. In 2012, we started a Barbershop/Salon Health Outreach program. At that time, we started with one shop and now perform screenings and education in the shops nearly every Saturday. With this program we are truly meeting people where they are. We mentor students and offer internship opportunities for college, public health, and premedical students. One of our students that volunteered with the program while in college went on to start a barbershop program when she went to Miami. We have created 3 hardcover resource directories as requested by the community. These directories feature relevant health articles and resources to all sorts of health professionals. We also have an online F.L.O.W directory that we started as part of a Centers for Disease Control project. This online guide highlights many community resources that provide health and wellness focused on our community. We also utilize our website to feature educational articles and personal testimonials- neighborhood stories. Our Quarterly Forums are educational, informative, interactive, and community members leave with an action plan. These are just a few of the things that we do. Go to our website, www.coloradoblackhealth.org to learn more or send us an email to arrange a meeting. If you are interested in becoming a partner or volunteering with CBHC you can sign up on our website.
CBHC BOARD OF DIRECTORS Thelma Craig, Chair Dr. Terri Richardson, Vice Chair Tracy Green, Treasurer John Davis, Jr., Financial Advisor Adrianna Hervey, Member Chanell R. Reed, Member Courtenay D. Brown, Member
Rosalyn Redwine is a proud native of Denver, Colorado. She excelled in the Denver Public Schools and graduated from Manual High School in 1976. She was also certified and licensed by the Colorado State Board of Cosmetology. Rosalyn has a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education from the Survine Bible College and a master’s degree in Christian Studies. In 2017, she received her Doctorate in Divinity from Aspen Christian College and Seminary. Rosalyn opened Winning Coiffures Beauty Salon in October of 1979. For nearly 40 years, the salon has served as one of the premiere black owned establishments in the state of Colorado. When you walk in to Winning Coiffures, you feel the love. Wonderful gospel music welcomes you and vibrant, huge plants confirm that “life is going on up in here!” The shop is located at 6115 E Colfax Avenue, surrounded by a sea of fast food restaurants. Rosalyn has been at this same location for decades. She is the heart and soul of the place. Rosalyn was affiliated with the Denver Health initiative to check blood pressure and diabetes screening in Black barbershops and beauty salons in the early 2000’s. She became passionate about helping the community with these health services.
Health screenings and education at churches, community events, and barbershops/salons. Recruiting community members and providing them with volunteer opportunities. Providing young Black health professionals with networking opportunities. Initiating programs like “Form a Lifetime of Wellness.”
Interviewing people who have overcome health struggles. Crafting social media campaigns like #Shoyoflow. Published 3 Health Resources Directories. Women’s health focus – Sista Soaring Mentoring medical students. Getting people active!
PROGRAM Master of Ceremony Darryl Collier Welcome Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) Dr. Terri Richardson and Thelma Craig Invocation Peggy Mitchell Clarke, Ph.D. Dinner CBHC’S Testimonial Rosalyn Redwine About CBHC Dr. Terri Richardson Paddle Raise Darryl Collier Keynote Speaker Jenifer Lewis Closing Remarks and Special Acknowledgments Entertainment Let’s Get Up and Move Mr. Charles
Jenifer Lewis is one of Hollywood’s most familiar faces, with more than 300 appearances in film and television. Dubbed a “national treasure” by TVGuide.com, Jenifer currently stars on the Emmy-nominated hit show “Black-ish,” where her hilarious portrayal of Ruby Johnson earned Jenifer a nomination for the 2018 Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV comedy series. Jenifer’s bestselling memoir, The Mother of Black Hollywood, was named “2018 Book of the Year” at the National Book Club Convention and the audio version received the Earphones Award from AudioFile Magazine. As both an actress and an activist, Jenifer is a social media sensation. Her viral hits include For My Book, Get Your Ass Out and Vote!; Flint Ain’t Fixed; and In These Streets with Brandy and Roz Ryan. Jenifer delivered legendary performances as Tina Turner’s mother in “What’s Love Got to Do With It” and in “The Preacher’s Wife” as the mother of Whitney Houston’s character. Jenifer starred opposite Matt Damon in Clint Eastwood’s “Hereafter” and for director Tyler Perry, Jenifer created unforgettable characters in “Madea’s Family Rerunion” and “Meet the Browns.” In the movie “Castaway,” Jenifer portrayed Tom Hanks’ boss. In animated films, Jenifer’s uniquely recognizable voice is adored by Disney fans worldwide in roles such as Flo in “Cars,” “Cars 2” and “Cars 3,” and as Mama Odie in “The Princess and the Frog.” In her newest Disney role, Jenifer is the voice of Professor Granville in the “Big Hero 6” television series. Jenifer’s TV roles have ranged from regular appearances as Aunt Helen on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” to guest star roles on “Friends,” “Murphy Brown,” and “Girlfriends.” For six seasons, Jenifer portrayed Lana Hawkins on Lifetime’s hit series “Strong Medicine.” Jenifer has enjoyed a wide-ranging and varied career in music and theater. She has performed in four Broadway shows, including “Hairspray,” in the role of Motormouth Mabel. At Carnegie Hall she received an electrifying standing ovation singing with the New York Pops orchestra. All told, Jenifer has presented more than 200 concerts performing in 48 states and five continents. Jenifer’s accomplishments as an entertainer and community activist have been recognized by the NAACP Lifetime Achievement Award in Theatre, the American Black Film Festival Career Achievement Award, the Human Rights and Campaign Ally Award, and an honorary doctorate from her alma mater, Webster University in St. Louis. Fans can follow Jenifer on Instagram (@jeniferlewisforreal), Twitter (@JeniferLewis) and Facebook (Jenifer Lewis For Real.)
DARRYL COLLIER Master Of Ceremony Darryl Collier is a well-respected and successful business professional with a unique understanding of entertaining in a corporate or comedy club environment. Darryl is a VP in one of the largest financial services firm in the world. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting, and various securities licenses, helping people understand the value of saving for retirement. Couple that with over 25 years of stage and screen as a comedian/ professional speaker and you can see why he is highly sought after. Darryl epitomizes success and versatility. His humor, likeability and style make audiences love him. Darryl developed his stand-up act on the stage of Denver’s nationally famous Comedy Works. In 1994 Darryl was named Denver’s Funniest Comedian and soon became a nationally touring headliner performing in clubs nationally including the prestigious Improv showcase venues in Las Vegas and Lake Tahoe. The experience that changed Darryl’s life forever was when he was selected to perform for the U.S. Air Force as part of a distinguished 6-week tour of the South Pacific Air Force bases in support of Desert Storm. From that experience he realized the impact comedy had on lifting the spirit of people, which propelled him into becoming a professional speaker, sharing his messages to corporations across the country. Darryl’s resume of performances is very impressive. A distinguished career earmarked with performances for former President Jimmy Carter, Mayors Wellington Webb and Michael Hancock, numerous commercials and an appearance on BET’s ComicView. The number of A list performers Darryl has performed with is endless, greats like Jamie Foxx, Steve Harvey, Damon Wayans, Sinbad, Tommy Davidson and Dave Chappelle to name a few. Darryl has also opened musical for popular singers like for Smokey Robinson, Chaka Khan, the Temptations, Peabo Bryson, Gladys Knight, the O’Jays, and the late Ray Charles.
SPECIAL THANK YOU GALA COMMITTEE AND VOLUNTEERS Thelma Craig, Adrian Miller, Sandra Stephens, Charles Cunningham, Dr. Terri Richardson, Cherry Reynolds, Kim Farmer, Chanell Reed, Lori Collier, Darryl Collier, Georg Hill, Patrice Harris, Tracie Randle GALA VOLUNTEERS Gretchen Thomas, Belinda Anderson, Jerry Rorex, Tracy Redd, Randall Brown,Tywan Randall, Adriane Onyegbule, Mercedes Blea-Davis, LaSheita Sayer, Daiszha Cooley, Leisa Boykin, Shy Jackson INVOCATION Peggy Mitchell Clarke, Ph.D. | President Living Well Global and Host of Living Well with Dr. Peg Radio Program PHOTOGRAPHER Travis Broxton | broxtonArt PROGRAM DESIGNER Jody Gilbert | Kolorgraphix PRINTING COMPANY Gamino Printing EVENT COORDINATOR Lori Collier | Lori Collier Events MANAGEMENT CONSULTANT Georg Hill | Georg Hill Artist Management ONLINE REGISTRATION Blacktie Colorado VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Ascender Communications ENTERTAINMENT Goatfish & Cephas Howard | Reception Entertainment Mr. Charles & The Let’s Start Dancing Crew Trio: Pianist: Carmen Sandim | Drummer: Maliq Wynn | Bass Player: Kim Bird RICKENBAUGH CADILLAC 2018 Cadillac Escalade A Proud Car Sponsor for the Keynote Speaker (Jenifer Lewis)
We also thank the following for their extraordinary support of this production.
PATRONS Ascender Communications, Colorado Trust, Colorado Council of Black Nurses, Denver Center for Trauma Resilience, COPIC Insurance Company, Ageless Aesthetics; Donate Life Colorado, Mrs. Peggy Dotson, George Ware, Healthier Beginnings, Donald R. Rice, DDS | Family Dentistry, Colorado Clinical & Translational Sciences (CCTSI) EXHIBIT BOOTHS Denver-Rocky Mountain Association of Black Psychologists CU Depression Center Ascender Communications