The Foundation for Black Women’s Health (FFBWW), a Madison nonprofit focused on inspiring and supporting transformational change in the health and lives of Black women through education, advocacy, support and strong partnerships, will host its second annual Block Party and Community Resource Fair at Brittingham Park (829 W. Washington Ave.) on Saturday, June 29, from noon to 4 p.m.
The Block Party will be a fun-filled day of music, food, games, friendship and community involvement activities.
Nikki Cooper is a healthcare and early childhood specialist. Foundation for Black Women’s Health Community Health Initiatives Team.
“This event is meant to get the community outside and make them aware of the many resources available within the community. We will have vendor tables offering information and resources for people to visit,” Cooper told Madison 365. “The idea is to have a good time, eat together, dance together and love each other while we’re in this space. There will be a ton of activities for families and children.”
As the Black Women’s Health Community Health Initiative Foundation team hosts their second annual block party, organizers say the goal of the event is to “build bridges, strengthen hearts, and unlock the limitless potential that exists within resource-rich communities.”
“The Black Women’s Wellness Foundation understands the importance of accessible resources and safe spaces for Black women and their families to build resilient supportive communities and foster empowerment, health, and collective well-being,” Lisa Payton, founder, president, and CEO of the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness (FFBWW), told Madison 365. “This Saturday’s block party will provide a glimpse into the Black Women’s Wellness Foundation’s network of support.”
The event, hosted by the FFBWW Community Health Initiatives team, will feature food prepared by Rib Masters and a dance party hosted by DJ Tone Capone, and the Madison Children’s Museum will offer fun and immersive hands-on activities for kids of all ages.
“We’ll have mascots there too – Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse and Paw Patrol,” Cooper said. “Rib Masters will be serving up some great food.”
“Some people come to row with the participants, but for those who don’t know how to row, [to row]”We’ll be teaching the kids how to row,” she added. “We’ll also have resource tables, yoga and face painting for the kids. It’s going to be a really fun event.”
Saturday will be a day to advocate for Black women’s health as a community and public health priority.
“We’re targeting Black women and their families. We want to educate, unite and celebrate,” Cooper said. “It’s about making sure people have the resources they need and having fun, but it’s also about building camaraderie. It’s about getting to know people and celebrating the people in our community.”
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