Black Genes Matter

15/09/2024

Party with a purpose success=changing lives. !fun +facts

06/09/2024

Of all new female cancer diagnoses in the US, breast cancer accounts for over 30% of them on a yearly basis.

While lung cancer is the leading diagnosis for cancer deaths at 32.9%, breast cancer comes in second at 30% with 26.4% in Black women.

05/09/2024

Did you know breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women in the U.S?

According to the American Cancer Society, women over the age of 60 are most commonly diagnosed with breast cancer.

However, there has been a rise in women under the age of 45 being diagnosed of about 1% annually.

03/09/2024

Tickets are selling fast!! 🔥🔥🔥 Don't miss the NEXT LEVEL party with a purpose!!

Wear your best black jeans and join for music, food, and fun, all for a great cause!!

🎵 Listen to live music by our saxophonists and hear urban sounds by DJ D-Rex 💃🏾🕺🏾

🍽 Enjoy heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

🎁 Score a swag bag and other awesome giveaways 🎁

DATE: Saturday, September 14, 2024

TIME: 1-5p

LOCATION: Harborside Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

ATTIRE: Come dressed casually chic in your best ALL BLACK gear.

Let's party in our black jeans 👖and make a difference together!

Visit http://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV for details and to RSVP!

03/09/2024

Thrivers, what was the most unbearable side effect of your treatment?

Sound off in the comments below!

02/09/2024

Get ready for the event of the season! Join us for the ™ Party With a Purpose! Prepare to be entertained and support a great cause.

Pull those black jeans👖out of the closet and join us for a next level party with a purpose!

👖 Be bold and brilliant in ALL BLACK!

🍽 Delectable hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

🎵 Live music by our violinist and fresh beats by our DJ

🎁 Score a swag bag and other awesome giveaways

📍 Harborside Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

This event is hosted by Touch4Life, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to breast health equity, National Pan-Hellenic Council of Prince George’s County MD, the DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance and LGG Uplift Foundation.

Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Limited tickets available! Be sure to secure your spot at http://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV!

31/08/2024

Join us at the ™ Party With a Purpose for an unforgettable night of music, food, and fun!

Black Genes Matter™ is more than a slogan—it's a movement. So wear your best black jeans and join us to help raise awareness about improving healthcare disparities for people of color.

Tickets are selling fast, so get yours TODAY athttp://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV!! 🔥🔥🔥

29/08/2024

Get your tickets before before they're gone! 🔥🔥🔥

JUST ANNOUNCED! Our featured artist for the ™ Party With a Purpose is Hip Hop Violinist, Stephanie Strings!

Pull those black jeans👖out of the closet and you don't want to miss it!

👖 Be bold and brilliant in ALL BLACK!

🍽 Delectable hors d'oeuvres and cash bar

🎵 Live music by our violinist and fresh beats by our DJ

🎁 Score a swag bag and other awesome giveaways 🎁

📍 Harborside Hotel, 6400 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745

Visit http://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV for details and to RSVP!

Black Genes Matter™ is more than a slogan—it's a movement. So wear your best black jeans and join us to learn about disparities in health outcomes for Black patients!By focusing on our shared genetics and family health histories, Black Genes Matter™ aims to empower people of color to take cont...

13/08/2024

Early Bird ticket sales end soon, so grab your tickets NOW! Wear your best black jeans and join us to learn about disparities in health outcomes for the black community!

When we know our risks, we can reduce and prevent healthcare disparities. Knowledge about our genes allows us to make more informed choices about lifestyles, early detection, and treatment options.

The movement starts with us! Visit https://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV for details and tell your friends!

09/08/2024

The Shield test has a specificity rate of about 90%.

This means most of the time, the test can detect if a person doesn't have the disease.

08/08/2024

By coming together and declaring that our genes matter, we can build a future where Black lives are longer, healthier, and filled with promise. Our genes determine our health, so let's use that knowledge to our advantage. The movement starts with us!

Black Genes Matter® is more than a slogan—it's a movement. So, wear your best black attire and join us to learn about eliminating disparities in health outcomes for Black people!

In recognition of Prostate and Breast Cancer Awareness months, the National Pan-Hellenic Council of Prince George's County MD, DC Metro HBCU Alumni Alliance, and Touch4Life, a Black-founded and led 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to health equity, are partnering with churches, sororities, fraternities, HBCUs, and trusted community organizations to increase access to potentially life-saving information.

By focusing on our shared genetics and family health histories, Black Genes Matter® aims to empower people of color to take control of their health and live their best lives with information not being shared with us.

Get tickets at http://bit.ly/BLACKGENESMATTERDMV!

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Black Genes Matter™ is more than a slogan—it's a movement. So wear your best black jeans and join us to learn about disparities in health outcomes for Black patients!By focusing on our shared genetics and family health histories, Black Genes Matter™ aims to empower people of color to take cont...

07/08/2024

There is a new blood screening test for colorectal cancer.

The "Shield Test" is a blood screening test that has not yet been approved by the FDA.

Colorectal cancer has affected a lot of people over the age of 50, but recently has started affecting younger generations rapidly.

05/08/2024

Going through breast cancer treatment requires a village.

It also requires helpful tools, like anti-nausea candies, cooling head caps, and soft blankets.

What is your favorite gift you received during breast cancer treatment?

02/08/2024

In a study using 56 noticeable breast cancer symptoms, lumps were by far the most frequently reported.

However, there are a variety of early breast cancer symptoms, like a change in ni**le color, breast heaviness, abnormal mammograms, and even skin inflammation.

Remember: If something feels wrong or weird, get it checked!