Greetings Endo Black Community,
Welcome!
I am so glad that you ' ve decided to join us this weekend for our 3rd Annual Endo Black Advocates and Allies Conference. This year ' s conference will tackle some tough conversations about hysterectomies, Infertility/fertility, and relationships and sex. We will also learn about legislation, research, and advocacy efforts for those with endometriosis. We're incredibly excited that you ' ve joined us and are ready to fellowship and learn.
The time is now to move in collectiveness to tackle a much bigger picture, advocacy, and education for endometriosis. Will you join us?
Lauren R. Kornegay Founder & Executive Director Endo Black, Inc.
VENDORS OPEN 9:45 AM
REGISTRATION AND REFRESHMENTS
WELCOME AND GREETINGS 10:20 AM 11:25 AM – 12:15 PM
PANEL 1: “KEEPING UP WITH ENDO”
SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2023 10:00 AM 10:30 AM – 11:15 AM 12:15 PM – 12:40 PM
12:45 PM – 1:25 PM
1:25 PM – 1:30 PM
1:35 PM – 2:15 PM
2:25 PM
PANEL 2: HYSTERECTOMIES WITH ENDO
LUNCH & BREAK (VENDORSOPEN)
PANEL 3: RELATIONSHIPS, SEX, & ENDO
NETWORKING BREAK
NETWORKING BREAK 11:15 AM – 11: 20 AM 2:45 PM
PANEL 4: INFERTILITY/FERTILITY & INFANT LOSS
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
CLOSING REMARKS
SUNDAY, MARCH 26, 2023
10:45 AM
11:00 AM
VENDORS OPEN
DOORS OPEN
11:15 AM BRUNCH SERVED
11:45 AM BLACK GIRLS VOTE SESSION
12:45 PM
1:05 PM - 1:45PM
2:00 PM
2:15 PM
LOVE YOUR MENSES SESSION
NETWORKING BREAK - VENDORS OPENED
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS, ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & CALL TO ACTION
CLOSING REMARKS
Kyla Canzater, also known as Healthy Kyla on Youtube, is a Stage IV Endometriosis Mom sharing her health and motherhood journey as a digital healthy lifestyle content creator at PinkProverb.com. Kyla was able to find her own way to healing from Endo pain through lifestyle changes and is helping others learn about their options along their journey. You can see Kyla on her local media stations in the Baltimore area and Youtube sharing healthy lifestyle recipes, tips and hacks.
She has been featured on ABC, FOX, and The Washington Post. Kyla has had the pleasure of being a part of Jessica Murnane’s Know Your Endo: An Empowering Guide To Health + Hope With Endometriosis, The Endo What? Documentary, and Blood and Guts, Meg Allan Cole’s Exposing Endometriosis Documentary, as well as, curating content for the Endometriosis Foundation.
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Elizabeth has served as a host/moderator for Essence, BET Her, A3C, 21Ninety, Bossip, Empire Record Label and more.
Elizabeth has also had the privilege of working with esteemed networks such as BET, TV One, Fox Network, ESPN, Revolt Network and more
In 2019 she created a back to school giveaway with her girlfriends, entitled “Squad Goals Back to School Giveaway,” and gifted one young lady between the ages of 14 - 18 years old a free back to school hairstyle The mission behind the giveaway was to inspire, encourage and uplift young girls in their teenage years, serving as a mentor to them for years to come
Elizabeth is a proud advocate for Endometriosis and had the pleasure of serving as a host/moderator for the inaugural African-American led Endometriosis Conference Standing On The Front- line: Endo Black’s Advocate & Allies Conference presented by Endo Black Incorporated In 2021, she started an Endometriosis Awareness Month giveaway and gifted numerous women who suffer from Endometriosis products from partnering sponsor.
Angeles is a powerful speaker and diligent advocate with over a decade of preventionbased training and facilitation experience on the topic areas of sexual and intimate partne violence, child abuse, and intersectionality. She’s honed her advocacy skills in coalition building, legislative organizing, and professional and youth leadership development, on the behalf of those who have experienced multi-layered trauma and housing instability.
Angeles currently serves as Senior Manager of Community Engagement and Training at TurnAround, Inc., a Baltimore-based rape crisis center. Centering her focus on implementing preventive strategies, advocacy, and the pursuit of racial equity, Angeles hopes to equip communities with the knowledge and tools to identify their own methods of healing and empower them to share their stories. She holds a bachelor’s in social work from Morgan State University volunteers countless hours in her community. Angeles comes to this space as an allyship to Endo sisterhood, as she has managed over a decade of challenges and wins over her bouts with Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
SAMANTHA DENÄE
NINA MILLER
FAWN WALKER MONTGOMERY
IVORI LIPSCOMBWARREN
BRITTNEY JACKSON
ERICA MCAFEE NGOZI BAKER
NATASHA ALDRIDGE
BRITTANY CHEEKS
SHAVAUGHN ELLE
LA-ANNA DOUGLAS
TERI JADE CABRERA
CHERONDA MATHEWS
Natasha holds a Bachelor's of Business Management and Criminal Justice. She is the founder of Natural Queen Essentials and Essential Births a holistic health wellness specializing in Reiki, Yoni Practitioner and Women's Wellness specializing in endometriosis and fertility and is now a State Certified Full Spectrum Community Doula and National Advanced Prison Doula providing nurturing care while reconnecting clients with their natural birthing intuitive strengths. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Erica McAfee is the Founder and CEO of Sisters in Loss, a maternal child health hub that helps Black women replace silence with storytelling around pregnancy and infant loss and infertility. Sisters in Loss provides pregnancy, birth, postpartum, bereavement doula, and grief services to help women step beyond anxiety and fear and into trust and peace after loss. It's self-titled podcast spotlights resilient Black mothers who share intimate details of their journey to motherhood through painful, but inspirational loss and infertility stories Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
BIvori Lipscomb-Warren is an author, educator, speaker and certified professional coach who specializes in infertility, pregnancy loss, postpartum and mompreneurship After experiencing personal battles with infertility, pregnancy loss and mature motherhood, she was inspired to help women just like her achieve a life they desire. Her passion for service to women led her to create a holistic coaching practice dedicated to helping women purposefully design a life they love. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Ngozi Baker, a Nigerian-American, hailing from Prince George’s County, Maryland, is a graduate of North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University “Aggie Pride!” receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, and holds a Master’s Degree in Christian Counseling & Discipleship (MACCD) from Capital Bible Seminary Not only is Ngozi a daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, cousin, godmother, Titi aka “Auntie Z," most of all she’s a treasured and devoted wife and mother Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Brittney Jackson is a dynamic media professional, speaker, author, and creative with over 10+ years of experience in media, advertising, and marketing. With an entrepreneurial spirit and creative mind, Brittney runs multiple purpose projects under B-Side Collections LLC with her husband and partner in life including B-Side Books where they have authored two children’s books available on Amazon and lifestyle brand and podcast “Fertility Ain’t Fair” Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Cheronda is originally from St Louis, MO Before moving to Atlanta, she spent 5 years in Kansas City, MO working in the education system. After being diagnosed with endometriosis, she started doing her own research on holistic health and healing after not having success with trying multiple treatments from the doctor.Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Mrs La-Anna Douglas is a Fashion Model, Influencer, Writer, Women’s Advocate and a Motivational Speaker. La-Anna has been married to the love of her life for 18 years and they are the parents to two miracle daughters after going through 16 years of infertility as well as secondary infertility She has created a movement through her public speaking on several podcasts, livestreams, radio broadcasts and conferences to include Endo Black Inc: Our Table Conference, The White Dress Project’s: Dialogue with the Doctors, Womb Prep, Phenomenal Women Conference and HerStory Women’s Symposium Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Brittany Cheeks was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. During her free time, she loves to roller skate, salsa dance, and ride her motorcycle From her first period, Brittany suffered with painful, depilating periods. In 2019, after collapsing on the floor in menstrual pain at work and ending up in the emergency room, she was eventually diagnosed with Endometriosis Brittany knew she couldn’t continue to live like this and dove into everything related to periods and living a healthier life with Endometriosis Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Teri Jade Cabrera is an educator, nonprofit founder, and change agent Teri Jade spends time in her classroom educating her scholars on the foundations of the English language and how to be their own best advocate in school and life Her education has empowered her not only in the classroom but in her community. Teri Jade founded The Mind Field, Inc. as she wants to break down the walls in minority communities. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
ShaVaughn Elle is a writer, pleasure advocate, and creator of The Muse's Lab--a creative practice where pleasure and spirituality meet scholarship. We believe in pleasure beyond penetration Part of her purpose is to work with Black feminine-spectrum persons and help them craft a pleasure-filled life With a focus on sovereignty in sex and pleasure scholarship, she offers thought-provoking content, coaching, intuitive counsel, and is the resident instructor for Experience Covet's Kink U. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Samantha Denäe, CHHP is a GA State licensed holistic health practitioner, counselor, feminine wellness practitioner, certified reiki master, intuitive tarot reader, herbalist, and Endometriosis survivor! After being diagnosed with Endometriosis in 2014, she struggled to get herself to a healing place until Samantha began to dive into learning my womb and wanting to heal my womb space. Throughout her journey she has been able to heal her Endometriosis, after enduring a 90-day period for nine months out of the year, for four years. Currently, she serves as an Advisory Board member with The Endometriosis Foundation of America and assists with educating students through The ENPOWR Project as The ENDO Educator. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Fawn Walker-Montgomery is a longtime community activist and Co-Founder/CEO of Take Action Advocacy Group (TAAG ) She is a former candidate for Mayor in McKeesport and a past candidate for State Representative in the 35th District . Fawn was the first black person & woman to run for a State seat in the Mon Valley She has a B.A. in Political Science from Johnson C. Smith University (HBCU) and a Master’s of Science in Criminal Justice Administration Point Park University Fawn is also a past second-term Councilwoman in McKeesport, PA. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Nina Miller was born in Washington, DC and raised in Silver Spring, MD Growing up, she battled various health problems, including Endometriosis Despite her medical struggles, Nina earned her B A from the University of Maryland in 2012, and her M.F.A. from Full Sail University in 2017 From 2019-2020, she worked as the Digital Marketing Manager for Endo Black, designing art & content that were used to further awareness and advocacy for women of color with Endometriosis In 2020, Nina opened her own media design business, which produced masks for those in need during the pandemic, and advocated for the Black Lives Matter movement by honoring victims of violence through art Unfortunately, Nina’s health took a turn for the worst in the Fall of 2020, and she was later diagnosed with Gastroparesis and Crohn’s Disease. Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Krystal Leaphart is the Senior Policy Analyst at the National Birth Equity Collaborative. In this role, Krystal is responsible for helping to shape the NBEC Federal, State and Local policy and advocacy priorities Using her decade of experience in legislative advocacy and grassroots activism, she will make recommendations to elected officials and important stakeholders on the best way to advance birth equity using a Reproductive Justice Lens Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Dr. Jessica Opoku-Anane is a Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgeon at Columbia University Medical Center in New York She is the Director of the Comprehensive Endometriosis Center and a provider in the Center for Research and Advanced Fibroid Treatment She is also a Co-Director of the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Department of Ob/Gyn. Prior to joining Columbia University in January 2023, Dr. Opoku-Anane was as an associate professor at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) where she served as the Chief of Minimally Invasive Gynecology and Urogynecology and Director of the UCSF Endometriosis Center
Dr. Opoku-Anane, specializes in the treatment of uterine fibroids, menstrual disorders, endometriosis and pelvic pain, ovarian pathology, intrauterine scarring (Asherman's), Read more at www.endoblackconference.com.
Julia Mandeville is a public health professional and the co-founder of the Barbados Association of Endometriosis & PCOS (BAEP). She received her diagnosis of severe endometriosis in 2014 Julia earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology with Microbiology from the University of West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. In 2017, she gained her Master of Public Health with a specialization in Global Health from the University of Manchester, and certificates in Gender & Development and NGO Management from the University of the West Indies in 2018 Julia is responsible for developing the programmatic activities of the BAEP. As a registered charity, the B.A.E.P. “ …..endeavors to bring relevant and effective awareness of endometriosis, P C O S and similar debilitating pelvic disorders to the Barbadian population that encourages discourse with and tangible support for those who have these conditions. “ Read more at www.endoblackconference.com
Black Girls Vote is a nonpartisan organization designed to represent the concerns and interests of Black women. We are not affiliated with any political party. We are invested in ensuring that Black women are empowered to advance education, economic development, quality health care, and improve outcomes
The mission of the Black Girls Vote Advocacy Committee is to organize our membership and community around issues that disproportionately affect black women and girls. We do this by organizing education events, utilizing partnerships and demanding policy changes from elected officials. The Black Girls Vote Advocacy Committee is dedicated to using black women ' s collective vote and voice to improve the conditions of their lives and the lives of others.
To learn more about the BGV Advocacy Committee and the work we do visit www blackgirlsvote com or contact info@blackgirlsvote com
Love Your Menses was founded in Boston, MA in 2019 in response to the growing menstrual wellness needs of girls, menstruating youths, and women As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to dispel myths surrounding menstruation, promote menstrual equity, and build the next generation of
leaders by providing an educational, uplifting, and supportive space for Black and Brown girls, women, and all people who menstruate to learn about the menstrual cycle and thrive throughout their reproductive years and beyond.
Their organizational model promotes menstrual equity through intergenerational and intercultural community conversations, evidence-based menstrual health education and disease prevention, resource connection, mentorship, and sisterhood-building activities.
To learn more about LYM and the work that they do, please visit https://www.loveyourmenses.com.
MahoganyBooks
121 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Top Golf - National Harbor
6400 Clipper Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
THRōW Social™
1401 Okie St NE, Washington, DC 20002
The Muse Box Selfie Museum
6800 Oxon Hill Rd Suite 360, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Replay at Pose Lounge
201 Waterfront St, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Woodrow Wilson Bridge Trail
Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Kick Axe Throwing DC 1401 Okie St NE St. 102, Washington, DC 20002
Swingers the Crazy Golf Club
1330 19th St NW, Washington, DC 20036
CommUnity Love
171 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
The Black Hair Experience
151 St George Blvd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
The Spice Suite 6902 4th St NW Washington, DC 20012
Harborside Hotel has been family owned and operated for over 35 years and prides itself on offering exemplary service and meticulous attention to detail. Just minutes away from National Harbor’s waterfront, the hotel is a perfect boutique setting for casual daytime meetings or intimate social events and weddings The property features 8,200 square feet of stateof-the-art meeting and event space. This includes the 6,100-square-foot Harborside Grand Ballroom that may be configured to accommodate up to 600 guests
Harborside Hotel
6400 Oxon Hill Road. Oxon Hill, Maryland 20745
Phone: 301-749-9400
Parking: Complimentary parking for all event attendees and overnight guests
Reservation Includes:
Complimentary parking for all event attendees and overnight guests
Complimentary podium
Complimentary Room rental based on F&B minimum
Complimentary Shuttle Service to National Harbor, MGM and Tanger Outlets
Complimentary microwave and refrigerator in all sleeping rooms
Complimentary bottled water in all sleeping rooms
Ben’s Chili Bowl 1213 U St NW Washington, DC 20009
Busboys and Poets Muliple Locations
Café 44 44 Canal Center Plz, Alexandria, VA 22314
Cane 403 H St. NE, Washington, DC 20002
Chart House
1 Cameron St, Alexandria, VA 22314
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood & Steaks
145 National Plaza National Harbor, MD 20745
Mezeh Mediterranean Grill 144 National Plaza National Harbor, MD 20745
MLK Deli
3113 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032
Oohh's & Aahh's 1005 U Street NW Washington, DC 20001
Grace's Mandarin 188 Waterfront St, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Greenbar 940 Swan Creek Rd E, Fort Washington, MD 20744
HalfSmoke 651 Florida Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001
Clout Southern Cuisine & Lounge 731 Cady Dr, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Outback Steakhouse 6091 Oxon Hill Rd Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Succotash
186 Waterfront St National Harbor, MD 20745
The Furlough Cheesecake 170 American Way, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Hen Quarter 801 King St, Alexandria, VA 22314
Henry’s Soul Café 5431 MD-210 Oxon Hill Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Endo Black, Inc has provided a full list of attractions and restaurants Click view more
Endo Black, Incorporated is a black-women-led organization advocating for African American women and women of color living with endometriosis in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and established in April 2019 and incorporated in April 2020 by Lauren R. Kornegay.
The organization addresses advocacy for endometriosis among African American women and women of color, providing a safe space, producing opportunities for endo-sisterly love, educational and enriching programs with a wealth load of beneficial resources.
Engaging, educating, and encouraging endo sisters everywhere.
To create an atmosphere of support because no one should feel alone.
To create endo-sisterly love, genuine bonds, and friendships. To create opportunities for education on women’s reproductive health in the community.
To create a dialogue around what policies, laws, and regulations need to be changed to meet the needs of women affected by endometriosis.
Endo Black, Incorporated is dedicated to implementing programs that focus on enhancing a safe environment, health equity, and the educational well-being of the local community.
The E B Program Targets include four program targets tailored to advance the mission of Endo Black, Incorporated, with four (4) commitments to sustainable service.
The four program targets are:
Changing the Narrative (Risk Factors & Pain Management) Health Equity and Racial Injustice
Women's Reproductive Health and Wellness
Social Impact
A special thank you goes out to our 2023 Endo Black Allies and Advocates Conference Committee
Lauren R. Kornegay, Founder & Executive Director
Ariel Barnes, Major Fundraising Event Volunteer
Raeshonda Swales, Corresponding Secretary
Krystal Grimes, Volunteer Coordinator
Cristina Staten, Ambassador Liaison
Tarah V. Massey, Endo Black Volunteer
Terie Coley, Endo Black Volunteer
Vonnice Boone
Ashley Drakeford
Asheli Stevens
Art Aure
Astringe Estridge
Marcus Daniels
Ashley Mack
Welcome to our 2023 Endo Black Ambassadors. Also, take a look at our Ambassador Leadership Team.
PRESENTING SPONSOR: MYOVANT SCIENCES/PFIZER
ShannonChapman MeloniDavis PriscillaFaulk EbonyJohnson
BrittanieMorgan
SidneyNicholas ArmintaMcKinney
AngelicaWiggins MargieObeng
CristinaStaten AmbassadorLiaison
JuliaFlowers AmbassadorAssistant
SyneetraWimberly AmbassadorLiaison Assistant
TeriCabera ProgramTraining Specialist
Thank you to all of the supporters and sponsors of our 2023 Endo Black Allies and Advocates Conference
PRESENTING SPONSOR
Myovant Sciences/Pfizer
IN-KIND SPONSOR
Donate to a donation via PayPal (paypal.me/endoblack) or P.O. Box 348 Oxon Hill, MD 20750
Use code: endoblack2023 for 23% off at LILAS Wellness.
Use code: Endo15 at Hoelistic Shop
To learn more about Endo Black, Inc.
Email: info@endoblack org
Website: https://www endoblack org
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DISCLAIMER:
Endo Black Incorporated is not a medical organization. All information shared and learned is highly encouraged to be researched.
