Arc Health Sponsors a Luncheon on Health Equity in honor of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune’s Birth Date and Historic Statue Unveiling on Capitol Hill

Jul 12 2022

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Jul 12, 2022 at 11:00am

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Holeman Lounge

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The event will be held at the National Press Club and will be moderated by comedian Willie Macc, with an introduction by the grandniece of Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Mayor Jereleen Holleman-Miller. In attendance will be Rev. Dr. Johnnie Greene Jr., Bravo TV star Karen Huger, former NBA player Dale Davis, former NFL player Vernon Davis. Many of the guests will speak about Health Equity and the National Awareness Campaign for Preventive Health.

Arc Health created this event to honor ideas and programs that would have been likely championed by the late, Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune. The main creator of the event, Twin City Outreach Mission, a 501c3 that champions the ideals and programs of Dr. Mary McLoud Bethune, whose grandniece, Mayor Jereleen Holleman-Miller, sits on the board. The seated luncheon will be organized by Progress Humanity and held at the National Press Club, in Washington, D.C. The luncheon will feature a panel who will share stories, address challenges, and feature new programs for preventive health services related to the topic of Health Equity.

Notable Attendees and Speakers

Dr. Evelyn Bethune, Jon Bower, Donzella Burton, Dale Davis, Vernon Davis, Dr. Jim Felder, Melvin Forbes, Dr. Tracey Fleming, Rev. Dr. Johnnie Greene, Jr., Karen Huger, Willie Macc, Mayor Jereleen Holliman-Miller, and Judge Belvin Perry.

Media Can Request a Seat/Ticket Comp for the Luncheon to:

Cassandra Campbell

(202) 403-2033 Office

[email protected]

RSVP Requests: https://www.progresshumanity.org/archealthevent