5K Walk/Run, Health Screenings, Networking & More to Promote Black Men’s Health and Wellbeing
PHILADELPHIA, PA − June 10, 2025 − Senator Sharif Street, in partnership with the African American Wellness Agency, Temple University Community Affairs and Engagement, Johnson & Johnson, and other community partners hosted Black Men’s Wellness Day, a powerful community event focused on empowering Black men through health, education, and engagement this past weekend.
On June 7, 2025, from 7am – 12pm at the Temple University Aramark STAR Complex (1816 N. 15th St., Philadelphia, PA 19121) a 5K walk/run, FREE health screenings, wellness education, community resources, and networking opportunities took place. This event highlighted the importance of physical and mental health in the African American community, celebrated wellness in an uplifting and engaging environment, addressed health disparities and provided comprehensive medical and mental health information. The Medical Resource Village, comprising 100 nurses, clinicians, and Black Doctors in White Coats, provided invaluable information and referrals for appropriate follow-ups to the attendees.
The numbers speak volumes about the incredible work that was accomplished for FREE:
- 402 biometric screenings,
- 102 nephrology kidney tests
- 105 prostate exams
- 75 colon screens
- 84 vision exams
- 71 back adjustments & massages
- 50+ Check-ups from the Neck Up
“Black Men’s Wellness Day is a family affair and an important event. The African American Male Wellness Agency is addressing the disparities between Black men and everyone else. Nationally, Black men’s life expectancy is 10 years shorter than other groups. I am committed to providing resources and information to my community to make sure we stay healthy. If we are going to be the fathers and grandfathers our community needs us to be then we have to show up,” said Senator Street.
Brought to the community by Senator Sharif Street, the African American Male Wellness Agency, Johnson & Johnson, Genetech, CSL Behring, Temple University Health System, Penn Medicine, Dr. Keith Leaphart/Jefferson Health, DBHIDS, Gaudenzia, UPMC Health Plan, DBHIS, Keystone First, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, Highmark Wholecare, PA Health & Wellness, PCOM, Philadelphia Phillies, 76ers, ABBIE, United Healthcare, PhD. Aaron Smith, 22nd Police District, Progress Trust Inc., Bayer, NCUS, Crossroads Philly, Mental Health Partnerships, Pennie, Meridian Bank, QAE Group, Brown’s Shoprite, the Office of Re-entry Partnerships, Temple University Police, Facilities, Parking Services, TU Athletics, College of Public Health, and Lenfest Workforce Initiative.
Black Male Wellness Day is an annual event and will return.
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