EB, Inc. End of Year Review 2022

2022END-OF-YEAR REVIEW

FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

When I founded Endo Black Incorporated, I could never have imagined all the lives that would be changed and impacted, the wonderful experiences it would bring, or the vital work we'd contribute to the community. I wanted to connect African American women with endometriosis and build long-lasting friendships. However, in time we slowly began building the organization's foundation by becoming incorporated and receiving 501(c)3 status, implementing strategic goals, cultivating targets that reinforce our mission and objectives, and effectively making collaborative efforts within the community.

The following pages will share in-depth details on our accomplishments and milestones for the 2022

Program Year. Our work is essential to those within and outside the endometriosis community. Endo Black, Inc. will continue to stand on the philosophy of engaging, educating, and encouraging endo sisters everywhere. I want each of you to know that in 2023 we are prepared to do what is necessary to combat health inequity, make resources available to youth and young adults, and implement fresh new ideas, all while still standing on the pillars of Changing the Narrative, Health Equity, and Racial Injustice, Women's Reproductive Health and Wellness, and Social Impact.

As we embark on year five, we understand that we still have much to do. Ensuring that Endo Black, Inc. continues providing advocacy and education through programming, events, resources, and services is critical. So we will. That is my commitment to Endo Black, Inc. and our commitment to you.

Lauren R. Kornegay Founder and Executive Director of Endo Black, Inc.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

Endo Black, Inc. is a black-womenled nonprofit organization advocating for African American women and women of color living with endometriosis.

Their philosophy is to engage, educate, and encourage endo sisters We anticipate connecting African American women and women of color living with endometriosis, providing the community with accurate, enriching, and valuable resources, and continuing the fight for health equity

Endo Black, Incorporated, located in Oxon Hill, MD, provides African American women and women of color with a safe space Endo Black, Incorporated has connected thousands of African American women and women of color

goals

To create an atmosphere of support through a safe space

To create endo-sisterly love, genuine bonds, and friendships

To create opportunities for education on women’s reproductive health in the African American community

To create a dialogue around what policies, laws, and regulations need to be changed to meet the needs of women affected by endometriosis

the challenges faced

African American women are constantly misdiagnosed, have limited resources, and have little research for African American women

Misdiagnosed: Being misdiagnosed is harmful because women can't get the proper care if they don't have the correct diagnoses If doctors cannot give an accurate diagnosis, it may weigh on the mental health of those affected Limited resources: There are limited resources provided to African American women, which can cause even more hardship for women leaving them to suffer in silence Once women are properly diagnosed, there should be resources on hand that will assist with the guidance of the patient Many women are diagnosed and left with no answers or knowing where to turn next Little research: Years of little research have caused medical professionals to believe that only "white women" can be diagnosed with endometriosis Little research leads to confusion for both medical professionals and patients Medical research must be expanded to be more inclusive to African American women and women of color More research will allow more data to get a precise diagnosis and proper resources for those living this endo journey

2022 goals

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Feb 2022

March 2022 April 2022 May 2022

OBJECTIVES

Finalize and introduce the Social Impact Committee (SIC) Advisory Board

Aim to recruit and train at least ten (10) new ambassadors for the Ambassador Program 2022 Term.

Host in-person 2nd Annual Endo Black, Inc. conference with an attendance of 300 participants virtually and inperson.

Successfully kick off Q2 Period Care Initiative with a weeklong campaign

Collect 1,000 boxes of non-toxic sanitary napkins, 800 nontoxic menstrual cups, and period panties through the Period Care Initiative

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Build a network to connect with Black OBGYNs, endo specialists, or Rheumatologists in the D.C. Metropolitan Area

Acquire 150 new donors through an online fundraising page

E B will have conducted no less than 10 presentations and pop-ups combined in the local community to raise awareness about Endo Black, Inc

Launch sub-initiative of Period Care Initiative, Providing Items Now for Kids (P.I.N.K.), within the local school district to donate non-toxic period care items.

Successfully hosted the primary fundraising event, Award Gala, with attendance of 120 guests and $20,000 raised.

Expand the monthly giving program by 25% donors with the Giving Tuesday Campaign.

Reach $40,000 in annual donations and build social networks to a total of 20,000 individuals Successfully hosted four (4) events Launch Mini Talk Series and Online Membership pilot program

WORK the

Updated mission statement

Updated mission statement to reflect the following: Endo Black, Inc is a black-womenled nonprofit organization advocating for African American women and women of color “living” with endometriosis.

3Hosted two African Americans and Endometriosis workshops

Endo Black, Inc hosted two African Americans and Endometriosis workshops, one of which Kimether Redmon, MPH, MSN, FNP-C facilitated.

Introduced Social Impact Committee (SIC) Advisory Board

The organization introduced SIC Advisory Board on MLK, Jr. Day. The committee consists of impactful and dedicated community leaders who meet three times per year to advise the Endo Black, Inc board of directors, executives, and staff The committee will provide high visibility and financial sponsors to Endo Black, Inc SIC Includes committee members Art Auré, Ashley Mack, Astrine Covington, Marcus Daniels, and Sarah Shoemaker.

The newest workshop, African American and Endometriosis, under the Health Equity and Racial Injustice Target, is a 20-minute workshop eloquently but candidly goes over health equity, the exploitation of black bodies, the barriers of endometriosis outside of the medical field, and why representation matters. The workshop is offered to medical professionals, but it is open to sharing with any business, organization, or group interested in learning more about endometriosis and African Americans.

Collaborating for "Capitol Wheel Turns Yellow"

Ambassador Program 2022 Term

Term. The signature program exposes African American women affected by endometriosis, the endo community, and the communities in surrounding areas to the severities and many facets of endometriosis. Additionally, this will benefit the community by forming new relationships and engaging with the community members.

The ambassador program engages, educates, and encourages black women to amplify their voices.

Ambassadors are given the resources and tools needed to become confident endo advocates and to work through the organization to reach a wider audience.

Ambassadors either become Endo Black, Inc. volunteers long-term or are encouraged to create their businesses or platforms to advocate for endometriosis.

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Sisterhood, knowledge sharing, brand awareness,

This year, Endo Black Ambassadors had the opportunity to submit ideas for the Momnibus 2.0 legislation, assist in recommending policies for this year's Endometriosis Working Group Recommendations, and participate in focus groups for Endo-Research Study, to name a few.

Endo Black, Inc. recruited and trained 11 new ambassadors for the Ambassador Program 2022

Successful

Partner to conduct the Endo-Served Research Study

Endo Black, Inc. partnered with George Mason University to conduct a research study, EndoServed Endo-Served was selected to share the study's preliminary results for presentation at the 2022 American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Boston

The ENDO-Served team includes:

Dr Jhumka Gupta: Principal Investigator

Lauren Kornegay: Co-Investigator

Julia Mandeville- MPH Mandeville: Research Coordinator

Dr Anna Pollack: Co-Investigator

Nene Uwaomah: Research Assistant

To learn more about ENDO-Served, [IRBNet Number:1871653-1] persons can email Dr Gupta at jgupta4@gmu edu or follow on LinkedIn, Twitter, or Instagram - both at @endoserved

The study seeks to understand the experiences of Black and other women* of color in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area (Maryland, District of Columbia, and Virginia), their experience with endometriosis and menstrual health, and accessing healthcare services for endometriosis diagnosis, management, and treatment.

*assigned female at birth

From the very beginning both my wife and myself felt so welcomed. The music was great and the food was very good as well. It meant so much to me and my family to be able to be part of such an amazing group of people to bring the muchneeded attention to her cause like the fight against endometriosis. I cannot thank Lauren enough for her hospitality and leader ship. Even though this was the first gala you would think they’ve been doing this for years because of how smoothly the entire process was.

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Completed Major Fundraising Events

Endo Black, Inc. hosts several fundraiser events throughout the year. The major fundraising events include the Endometriosis Conference, Annual Meet and Greet, and Award Gala.

Tackled Goals through Events

63.8% ($26,404.00) Award Gala 30.6% ($12,670.00) Endometriosis Conference 5.6% (2,320.00) Meet and Greet

To create opportunities for education on women's reproductive health in the African American community, the Women's Health & Wellness aims to continue providing a safe space and resources for African American women living with endometriosis through implementing the Mocktails & Cocktails Series. In addition, the Health Equity & Racial Injustice (HERI) target focuses on three projects, CBD and THC in the African American Community, African Americans and Endometriosis Workshop, and Racial Injustice Discussions.

49.6% ($910.00)

African American and Endometriosis Workshop 17.4% ($319.00)

CBD and THC in the African American Community Panel Discussion 5.5% ($100.00)

Mocktails & Cocktails; Let's Talk Mental Health 23.5% ($430.00)

Mocktails & Cocktails; Let's Talk Sex 4.1% ($74.60)

Racial Justice and Health Equity Event

SUPPORTERS

The following companies, organizations, and individuals supported Endo Black Incorporated in 2022.

Companies

Art Gillumo

Asé Water

Benson Watches

Black Girl Sunscreen

Bubble Skincare Canvas Colors LLC

Capital Wheel, National Harbor

Creative Suitland

College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

DDL Brand DiscovHER Health LLC

DMV Spin EliteVideoNYC

eloquent x endo

ExclusiveSB Jewelry

FemTruth Youth George Mason University Ghia

GNTLE Harborside Hotel IndyGeneUS AI

InTouch Mobile Spa Jazz Nicole Living JuneJhonay

Kindfully

LILAS Wellness

Literaturerays

Mandy Matties

Natural Essentials

Pretty Periods

Pzifer

Rae's Sheas Skincare

Red Rose Naturals

Reminiscent Luxe Candles

Semaine Health

The Smoo Co. Starbucks

Stephanie Kayla Photography Somedays UndiWash Virtyou Art Walden University

Organizations and Nonprofits

Barbados Association of Endometriosis a & PCOS

Black Women's Health Imperative endo Queer Endo What?

Menstrually Well Love Your Menses PCOS Challenge Purpose in the Pain Inc SLK Health Services Corporation Tinina Q Cade Foundation

The White Dress Project

Individuals

Samuela Ansah Latiah Battiste

Sydney Buffalow

Kai Bean- Pittman Terri Benjamin Kyla Canzater

Brittany Cheeks April Christina Jahdiah Dyson Tamien Elder ShaVaughn Elle Kaytie Green Bria Gadsden Shani Hart

Les Henderson

Kristen Jeffers

Dr Rahmatu Kassimu

Robert Kornegay

Xiaolin Li

Paige Lightner

Gbemi Maiyegun

Julia Mandeville, MPH Jayde Powell

Kimether Redmon, MPH, MSN, FNP-C Genika Reed Jenneh Rishe

Dr Brenda Roach

Samantha Denäe Sanders

Elizabeth L. Smith

Maia St. Aude Chantil Thomas Catrena T Townes Erica Renee' Williams

FINANCIAL

Emma Valentina LLC Endo Transformation The Eudaimonia Center Juna

Mate Masie Book Club Rick's Total Wellness Semaine Health Tinina Q Cade Foundation Xi Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc

Grayling Jewelry Oasis PT & Pelvic Health October Lotus

ENDO BLACK, INC.'S BOARDS AND VOLUNTEERS