2023 National Black Breast Cancer Summit

The summit held during National Breast Cancer Awareness Month will focus on Breast Health Education, Survivorship, Health Equity, and Advocacy.

Registration is free and open to the public through September 15.

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The 2023 National Black Breast Cancer Summit features nationally recognized medical experts who will present the most current information on breast health, treatment advances, address the power of self-advocacy, managing mental health and breast cancer and other topics. During the summit, The Pretty in Pink Awards Luncheon will be held featuring award-winning actress, Tina Lifford “Aunt Vi” from OWN-TV’s, “Queen Sugar” and honoring breast cancer advocates. The summit will conclude with the Gospel Prayer Brunch with a message of inspiration from Pastor Mia K. Wright, The Fountain of Praise Church, and a special performance by Stellar award-winning and Grammy nominated Gospel artist, Brian Courtney Wilson, “God is a Great Work.”

According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), despite medical improvements in early detection, diagnosis and screening, many Black women are still less likely to obtain adequate treatment compared with White women. Sisters Network Inc. is proud to host the only National Black Breast Cancer Summit organized and curated by a black led national breast cancer survivorship organization. “It is truly by us, for us,” stated Karen E. Jackson, Founder/CEO, Sisters Network® Inc. “Since 1994, we have been the leader in Black breast cancer movement and our organization remains committed to leading the charge for change. The National Black Breast Cancer Summit builds on the strong foundation of SNI’s former National African American Breast Cancer Conference previously hosted for 10 years,” added Jackson.