“Connecting the Dots: Hip Hop & Health” will be held at SLiC Studios in Los Angeles. Bringing this important topic to the forefront in local communities of color
Los Angeles, February 27, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–To highlight the importance of saying YES to organ, eye and tissue donation, OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood will host a special event on Saturday, March 2nd.n.d.,title Connecting the dots: Hip-hop and health, which aims to share the power of music and entertainment with important messages of health advocacy and organ donation and transplantation among communities of color. This star-studded community event features hip-hop legends and kidney transplant recipients. Leslie Pridgen As well as celebrity TV and radio hosts. nicole richardson is well known as nikki rich and writer, comedian, and filmmaker, J. Snow.
Sports Lifestyle in Culture (SLiC) Official partner of the event. In addition to its OTT platform, studio production capabilities, and marketing agency, the company has a creative studio in the heart of West Adams that serves as the flagship hub for its SLiC ecosystem of creators, entrepreneurs, and influencers. I am. Media brand under SLiC, black hollywood live, will be covering this event and amplifying the culture and narrative of the impactful effort on all available social and streaming platforms. BHL is the premier content network providing media coverage of all things SLiC Studios.
Connecting the dots: Hip-hop and health The beginning of National Kidney Month and Black History Month, which celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the advancement of human civilization, aims to raise awareness about health issues affecting the African American community. Commemorate the closing.America
The following people will participate in the event:
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Leslie Pridgen, better known as Freewayshares his experience with kidney failure and his pride as a donor father to his son Jihad Prigen, who saved four lives as an organ donor after his untimely death.
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nicole richardson on the nikki rich showThe television/radio host and Oprah Winfrey Network ambassador recently underwent a life-saving kidney transplant.
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J Snow Author, comedian, filmmaker, and sickle cell warrior.
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Rhonda SmithExecutive Director of the California Black Health Network.
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baron davisTwo-time NBA All-Star, entrepreneur, and investor.
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explosive training team Originally from San Bernardino.
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Kevit Clarka kidney transplant patient and OneLegacy Ambassador.
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DJ R-Tistica renowned international DJ who will entertain event attendees.
This event includes a free health screening. HBCU/OPO Coalition Partner Charles Drew School of Medicine And then Chinatown Service Center, free haircuts and manicures, yoga and wellness sessions, music, fun activities for kids and adults, free produce and groceries, food trucks, and more. Producer, advocate, and artist Malena Lawrence will moderate the panel.
of Connecting the dots: Hip-hop and health The event is free and open to the public and will be held at the following locations: SLiC studio Saturday, March 2ndn.d. From 10am to 2pm.
“This panel discussion is designed to engage and empower communities. The need to educate is paramount,” said Representative Etifani Jones. OneLegacy Media and Strategic Partnerships. “With 17 people dying every day waiting for life-saving transplants, the need exceeds the supply. It is my mission to share the facts and advance health advocacy.”
Currently, more than 28,000 African Americans in the United States are waiting for life-saving organs. African Americans are at increased risk for organ failure due to the higher prevalence of diabetes and hypertension compared to other populations in the United States.
OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood will be hosting a hip-hop and social media event on March 2, 2024 at SLiC Studios to raise African American health awareness and learn more about the stories of Freeway, Nicki, and J. Snow. Invite influencers to the local Los Angeles community.
To RSVP for this event, please visit this link.
About OneLegacy
OneLegacy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives through organ, eye, and tissue donation in seven Southern California counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and Kern. Serving more than 200 hospitals, 10 transplant centers, a diverse population of 20 million people across the region, and waiting recipients across the country. Becoming an eye, organ, or tissue donor is easy and can be done by registering online at donateLIFEcalifornia.org/OneLegacy or by checking “YES” at your local DMV. For more information, visit OneLegacy.org.
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contact address
Tania Rabaneras, OneLegacy
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