Habilitative Systems, Inc. to Host 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards on Dec. 12

About the Event

Habilitative Systems, Inc., one of Chicago’s leading behavioral health and human services agencies, will hold its 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Reception on Thursday, December 12, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Malcolm X College (1900 W. Jackson Blvd.).

Themed Event

Themed “Honoring the Legacy of Historically Black Community Based Organizations,” the event will pay tribute to 10 extraordinary healthcare trailblazers dedicated to eliminating racial inequities in healthcare.

Awards Ceremony

The following individuals will be recognized for their exemplary work toward race and health equity:

• Congressman Danny K. Davis, Member of Congress, 7th District-IL
• Dr. Terry Mason, Former Chief Operating Officer, Cook County Department of Public Health
• Dr. Vijay Prabhakar, Chairman, Global Strategic Alliance Inc., USA
• Dr. Sokoni Karanja, Founder and Former Director, Centers for New Horizons
• Tyronne Stoudemire, Senior Vice President, Global Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI), Hyatt Hotels Corporation
• Dr. Carol Adams, Founder and CEO, Urban Prescriptives
• Brenetta Howell Barrett, Founder, President and CEO, Pathfinders Prevention Education Fund
• Bishop Dr. Claude Porter, Founder, President and CEO, Proviso Leyden Council for Community Action, Inc.
• Reverend Dr. Albert Sampson, Fernwood United Methodist Church
• Dr. Annetta Wilson, Founder and Executive Director, Sankofa Safe Child Initiative

New Documentary Debut

The event will also debut a new documentary, “Heading West 2: If the Lions Don’t Tell Their Story,” co-produced by Double D Productions and Habilitative Systems, Inc. The film highlights the lasting impact of Historically Black Community-Based Organizations (HBCBOs) in Chicago.

<h3_Event Highlights

The evening will feature:

• Delicious food
• A performance by violinist Windy Indie
• Networking with some of Chicago’s most influential leaders

Purchase Tickets and Learn More

For more information about the event, to become a sponsor, or to purchase tickets, visit www.habilitative.org/news.

Conclusion

The 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Reception is a celebration of outstanding individuals who have contributed significantly to the fight against racial disparities in healthcare. This event is an opportunity to recognize and honor their dedication to promoting health equity in our communities.

FAQs

• When: Thursday, December 12, 5:30 to 9:00 p.m.
• Where: Malcolm X College, 1900 W. Jackson Blvd.
• What: 4th Annual Race and Health Equity Awards Reception
• Who: 10 individuals will be recognized for their work toward race and health equity
• Why: To promote health equity in our communities and recognize the contributions of healthcare trailblazers
• How: Visit www.habilitative.org/news to purchase tickets and learn more.