By Raymond Tyler
The Atlantic City Chapter of The Links Incorporated will hold a Black Family Wellness Expo in Bridgeton March 30 to help reduce health and economic disparities, and to save and improve lives in the Black community. All ethnic groups are invited to participate.
It will be held at the Alms Center, 1 MLK Jr. Way in Bridgeton. The purpose is to address multiple disparities that negatively impact the health and quality of life for many in the community.
The Links Black Family Wellness Expos are being held across the country in March, aimed at leveraging its membership to improve outcomes for Black families.
The event contributes to The Links’ effort to raise awareness about conditions that shorten or negatively impact lives for those in the community.
Some of the issues the event will address include heart health (including hypertension), diabetes, mental health awareness and resources, addictions, vaccinations, human trafficking, real estate ownership, life insurance, business development and voter registration. It will also include wellness screenings, glucometer giveaways, fresh produce giveaways and more.
Links Sponsoring Arts Awards, Exhibit
The Atlantic City Chapter of The Links is also sponsoring an exhibit by Pennsauken artist Michelle Foster Lucas at The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University until March 24.
Foster Lucas is an award-winning folk artist who speaks of people and culture through her contemporary works, mostly in soft pastels.
Born in Philadelphia, her family moved to Tabernacle, Burlington County, when she was very young. After she graduated from Lenape High School in Medford, she received an associate of science degree from Burlington County College and Philadelphia City College.
She has been invited to exhibit her work at numerous prestigious locations including the Woodbine exhibition in Philadelphia; The Galleria in Manayunk, Pa.; the Essence of Africa Fashion Show, Rittenhouse Square; The African American Museum in Philadelphia; the October Gallery and the well-known historical Athenaeum in Philadelphia where she is on the board.
Please join us for an afternoon of art, live music, beverages and light refreshments 1 p.m. Sunday, March 24, for the Third Annual Ladies in the Arts Awards Night hosted by me at The Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University. The event features the awards ceremony and free admission. The Atlantic City Chapter of The Links will also be receiving an award at this year’s event. See www.artsgarageac.com for more information and to RSVP.
I, along with several other organizations, will honor nine great women who are leaders and creators in the world of arts and culture. Also being recognized for their contributions to arts and culture are a local woman-lead podcast and two women’s organizations. The Atlantic City Chapter of The Links will also be receiving an award.
Each year during Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women that enrich arts and culture in Atlantic City and Southern New Jersey. Come out to meet and celebrate these phenomenal women who have enriched the cultural community of South Jersey.
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