Readers Announced for "Read-In for Justice: Black Health and Wellness" Sat Feb 26

Save the date for Saturday, February 26. Flyer from Gelenda Norman.

Following up on our last post on the upcoming Read-In for Justice, we are ready to announce our readers! The theme for this Read-In for Justice is black health and wellness. 

Keep reading to find out who our readers are and what they do in the community. 

Our Read-In for Justice readers represent all facets of health. They are champions for physical, mental, and spiritual well-being here in Birmingham and especially in the black community. 

Join us virtually on Facebook Live on Saturday, February 26, to hear from these icons:

• Dr. Juanakee Adams—1st African American Optometrist in the state of AL, Adams Eye Care
• Jerri Haslem—Health Educator, Black People Run Bike and Swim, Inc.
• Rakia Hassell—Outreach and Media Coordinator, A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club
• Traci Jones—Education and Interpretation Projects Coordinator, Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium
• Dr. Jaime McKinney—Assistant Professor Pediatrics-UAB, Children's Hospital
• Leticia Watkins—Youth Ministries, 6th Avenue Baptist Church
• Dana "Lady Woo" Woodruff—Licensed Therapist, Radio Personality 94.9

Follow the Birmingham Public Library on Facebook (Meta), Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn for more updates on Read-In for Justice! 

By Gelenda Norman | Library Assistant Ⅲ, Southside Branch Library