The Summit

The overwhelming success of the Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program's national efforts have culminated into the 1st African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit that took place Saturday February 28, 2009 at the California Science Center. The first of its kind in Los Angeles, the Summit addressed health and social issues specific to African American Men and their advancement. The summit featured both local as well as nationally renowned experts.Portions of the Summit were broadcasted live on 102.3 KJLH. Read more>>>

SHERRI SHEPHERD: CO-MODERATOR OF THE 2009 SUMMIT!

We were honored to have Sherri Shepherd, co-host of ABC's Emmy nominated The View, as aco-moderater of this year's African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit. Sherri Shepherd is personally committed to help educate people about the importance of adopting healthier lifestyles. Because the viability and future of our communities is so important, The Black Barbershop Health Outreach Program partnered with notable individuals such as Ms. Shepherd to facilitate bringing awareness about the ravages of cardiovascular disease and the impact that is having on our families and this nation
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THE 2009 MEN'S SUMMIT
About the Summit Program Guest Speakers Political Partners Registration Corporate Vendor Space & Ad Rates Small Business Vendor Space & Ad Rates
GUEST SPEAKERS
1. Dr. Edison O. Jackson, PhD. 2. Dr. Carol Adams, PhD 3. Dr. Larry Proctor,PhD 4. Dr. David Horn, PhD 5. Dr. Keith C. Norris, M.D. 6. Dr. Donald Henderson, M.D. 7. Dr. Randal Maxey, M.D. 8. Cynthia Davis 9. Senator Mark Ridley - Thomas (invited) 10. Assemblymember Curren D. Price 11. Congresswoman Diane E. Watson 12. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (invited) 13. Assemblymember Merv Dymally 14. Majority Leader Karen Bass (invited)
EVENT VENUE
California Science Center
MAPS & DIRECTIONS
California Science Center General Directions California Science Center Street Map California Science Center Freeway Map LAX to the O Hotel Burbank Airport to O Hotel
ACCOMMODATIONS
	The O Hotel is conveniently located near the event, in downtown Los Angeles. Contact the O >

DICK GREGORY: SPECIAL GUEST AT 2009 MEN' S SUMMIT!

For the poeple...
Activist Philosopher, Anti-drug Crusader, Comedian, Author, Actor, Recording Artist, Nutritionist, Dick Gregory was a guest speaker at the 2009 Men's Health and Empowerment Summit. Gregory, an African American comedian and civil rights activist's social satire changed the way white Americans perceived African American comedians since he first performed in public.

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CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLYMEMBER: MIKE DAVIS

Assembly member Mike Davis was this year's co-host of the 1st African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit. Mike Davis has been a friend and supporter of the Barbershop Program.
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KEENAN IVORY WAYANS

Emmy award winning, writer/director and actor and second-oldest child of the Wayans Brothers comic dynasty, Keenan Ivory Wayans is the honorary co-chair of this year's African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit.

YO-YO

“Yo-Yo” Whitaker, pioneer of the hip-hop revolution, has always been a talented force to reckon with. Even with her unparalleled success in music and acting, Yo-Yo has never forgotten her roots.

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NORM NIXON: NATIONAL SPOKESPERSON

Former Los Angeles Laker, and National Black Barbershop Spokesperson, Norm Nixon, is commited to the Black Barbershop endeavor and attended the 2009 Summit as a featured speaker.

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EVENT VENUE:

The 2009 African American Men's Health and Empowerment Summit will take place at the California Science Center. The Science Center is conveniently located in Exposition Park near downtown Los Angeles.

GREGORY AND CURREN PRICE
	Dick Gregory and California Assemblymember Curren Price will both be at the 2009 Summit! (Picture from a recent luncheon in D.C)