Join us at our free 2nd Annual It Takes A Village Health Fair! Experience a diverse range of workshops, seminars, and presentations. Expert speakers will be delving into subjects that matter most: disparities in healthcare, mental health stigma, nutrition education, preventive care, and chronic disease management. Get a peek inside the variety of free classes we offer, from cardio/strength, pilates, dance, and cooking, all taught by top-tier instructors.

We'll also have an array of community partners on site to share their resources for the community. And let's not forget the live music, food trucks, free health screenings, free barbershop haircuts, the children's corner, and much, much more!

About It Takes A Village  
It Takes a Village is a health fair for Bay Area residents hosted by The Good Life Program for Healthy Aging. This annual in-person health fair stands as a vibrant celebration of health, empowerment, and unity, merging education, inspiration, and connection. We celebrate Black American cultural heritage and promote a better understanding of the unique health challenges faced by the Black community. It Takes a Village aims to catalyze positive change and promote lasting wellness.  It Takes a Village unites the Black community in a shared pursuit of health, knowledge, and unity. 

Our goal is to create a health experience that shows the Black American community that good physical, cognitive and emotional health is possible at all ages.  The health fair offers our The Good Life members a toolkit of knowledge and resources to guide their wellness journeys. It Takes a Village intends to be a catalyst for ongoing change, advocacy, and empowerment within the Black American community. 

It Takes A Village Agenda

11:00 AM – Doors Open
11:30 am Opening Greeting with Shanette & Dr. David K. Johnson
11:35 am Healing Sound Bowls with Iya Kemi
11:50 am Let’s Get Moving with Michael Tatmon Jr.

12- 12:30 pm SESSION 1: "Nutrition for Brain Health: Foods that Nourish Your Mind"
Ashley Richards, Moderator; Gina García Walther, Chef/Nutritionist Advocate UABC; Janelle Commins, Nutritionist Alameda County Public Health; Dr. David K. Johnson, Chief Science Officer, UC Davis

12:35 pm Let’s Get Cooking with Shanette, Gina & Nya

1- 1:45 pm SESSION 2: "Protecting Your Legacy: Estate Planning and Memory Care for Families"
Tierney Freed, Moderator; Zakiya Norton and Somita Basu, Norton Basu LLP; Dr. Bethany V. Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW

1:55 pm Journey Health & Alameda Alliance 
2:20 pm “Tapping w/ Gigi” Stress Relief for Cognitive Health 

3 pm SESSION 3: "Keeping Your Mind Sharp: Techniques for Cognitive Health Panel"
Prof. Adisa Banjoko, Founder Resilient Men's Group, Moderator; Tomie "T-K.A.S.H." Lenear, Artist / Endurance Runner; Dr. Charles Windon, Assistant Professor, UCSF

3:30 pm Raffles and Giveaways!
4:00 pm Wrap-Up and Closing Remarks