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Breast Cancer Awareness: Tips During a Pandemic Powered by Ford Warriors in Pink on Thurs, June 25 from 5:54 – 6:09 pm ET in Wellness House

o African American women face both disproportionate exposure to breast carcinogens and the highest risk of serious health impacts from the disease. Breast Cancer Awareness…Tips During a Pandemic will discuss health and wellness during COVID-19 with tips for breast cancer survivors and those currently going through treatment.

o This special session is brought to you by Ford Warriors in Pink, and initiative dedicated to helping those touched by breast cancer, through actions that support, inspire, and empower patients, survivors, and co-survivors throughout their journey.

Moderated by Allison McGevna, Deputy Editor-in-Chief, ESSENCE and featuring panelists:

• Dr. Ryland Gore, breast surgical oncologist at North Side Hospital in Atlanta

• Niya Matthews, real estate agent and author, two-time breast cancer survivor and Warriors in Pink Model of Courage

• Dr. Lisa Newman, Chief of the Section of Breast Surgery at New York- Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine

Power Suits on Saturday, June 27 from 3:28 – 3:43 pm ET in Wealth & Power

Today, the definition of a power suit is not one-size-fits-all: It’s coveralls, aviator glasses, even a pair of boxing gloves. To celebrate women making great strides in traditionally male-dominated fields, Ford spotlights three female trailblazers during Power Suits panel discussion. Find out how they suit up every day and pave the way for a brighter future.

Moderated by Shaun Robinson, Emmy award-winning journalist and television host featuring

• Patrice Banks, mechanic, and author of Girls Auto Clinic Glove Box Guide

• Kellee Edwards, pilot and host of Travel & Leisure’s Let’s Go Together

• Claressa Shields, professional boxer and two-time Olympic gold medalist

Overcoming Overwhelm: Black Women at Work Driven on Thurs, July 2 from 7:32 – 7:47 pm ET in the Wellness House

o With the pandemic and civil unrest, African American women need to ensure they are mentally strong, especially in workplace settings. Overcoming Overwhelm: Black Women at Work will open the discussion on mental, social, and occupational wellness and shine a light on the holistic mental health practices Black women can use to fuel their wellness journey.

Moderated by Jasmine Grant, Relationship & Wellness Editor, ESSENCE and featuring panelists:

• Rachel Cargle, Founder and President of The Loveland Foundation

• Taraji P. Henson, Award-winning Actress and Founder of The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation

• Dr. Tammy Lewis-Wilborn, Owner and Chief Clinical Officer of Wilborn Clinical Services, LLC and the Founder and Host of the Black Women’s Wellness Conference New Orleans

The Current State of Black Women Entrepreneurs: Still I Rise on Saturday, July 4 from 3:44 – 3:59 pm ET in Wealth & Power

o Tumultuous time marked by a pandemic and racial injustice have unmasked grave disparities in America. The COVID-19 economic shutdown has hurt African American business the most among racial and ethnic group in the US. During the Current State of Black Women Entrepreneurs: Still I Rise Ford provides the opportunity to have honest conversation about how Black women are overcoming the challenges of these times

Moderated by Deborah Owens, financial expert, author, and founder of Wealthy U and featuring panelists

• Chef Akhi, alkaline chef, food activist and author

• Beatrice Dixon, co-founder and CEO, The Honeypot

• Shelly Bell, founder and CEO, Black Girl Ventures