Health Disparities in Communities of Color. Community Leaders Speak!

Health Disparities - Our Community Leaders Speak!What are the health disparities in our communities?Are there any initiatives targeted towards improving the health of communities of color?Find out on this episode of The Wellness Spotlightwith Congressman Gregory Meeks, Dr. Stacie NC Grant, and Dianna RoseMy GuestsCongressman Gregory Meeks, now in his eleventh term, has devoted his energy andskill to serving one of the most diverse constituencies in the nation.  His efforts on behalf of this district, New York City and State, and the nation as a whole have earned Rep. Meeks the respect of his constituents, New Yorkers, and Democrats and Republicans alike. He is known for being an effective, principled, and common sense leader. As a fervent supporter of the Affordable Care Act enacted under President Obama, Congressman Meeks believes that it should be enhanced. Congressman Meeks is one of sixty-one forward-thinking, pro-growth Democratic members who comprise the New Democrat Coalition (NDC). He co-chairs the NDCC Trade Task Force.Dr. Stacie NC Grant is an award-winning international speaker, a best-selling author, the founder of Destiny Designers University®  an MWBE innovative training & development and communications company whose services include but are not limited to, curriculum development, meeting facilitation, community engagement, and multi-media production service. Dr. Grant is also the producer of #FaithpreneurWeekend™.  Faithpreneurs® are faith-based entrepreneurs who grow their wealth-generating practices around an affinity to God and FAITH. In 2018, #FaithpreneurWeekend™ launched an annual movement equipping #Faithpreneurs to create to scale their relationships, resources, and revenue to create profitable legacies!. Save-the-Date for #FaithpreneurWeekend2020 August 3-15, 2020. www.FaithpreneurWeekend.comDianna Rose. Social entrepreneur, sustainability expert, lecturer and community catalyst - Dianna Rose is the CEO of Jars of Delight, the zero-waste catering company that creates beautifully hand-crafted Caribbean-fusion cuisine in mason jars. Based in Queens, Jars Of Delight has provided its innovative catering to over 4,000 guests across the Metropolitan New York area.Dianna’s most recent passion project - Her Sustainable Life is a resourceful educational and informational platform tasked with building awareness on the topic of sustainability within communities of color facing socio-economic disparities. The goal and endeavor are to create a lasting social impact on a better future through low impact living.About Elizabeth Madison, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist:I am the Director of The Weight Loss Transformation Center. We specialize in weight management, diabetes, heart health and emotional eating. My team of Registered Dietitians and Nutritionists use a body, mind and spirit approach to help you achieve and maintain your health and wellness goals. Visit us at www.weightlosstransformation.com or call our office at 855-958-9958 for more information.