AHA Power Event
| "Each friend represents a world in us,
a world possibly not born until they arrive,
and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born."
-- Anais Nin
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On Saturday, May 30th, 2009, Dr. Terri Kennedy hosted the Power New York City: Health & Empowerment Symposium at Columbia University's Lerner Hall. Sponsored by the American Heart Association, the event was designed to empower those in the minority community to take control of their own lives. It was a landmark event for the Association because it delivered a message of wellness and empowerment focusing on more than heart disease and stroke. Produced by Power Living Enterprises, Inc., the all-day event featured panels and workshops for the "whole" person covering topics ranging from healthy eating and stress management to mental health and even skin and hair health. It also offered a "Power Room" with free health screenings, chair massage and a fitness corner. Over 30% of the participants signed up to become Power To End Stroke Ambassadors and share information about healthy living within their own communities. Below is a sample of pictures from the event.
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| Christiana Duodu from the American Heart Association greeting participants |
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| Co-hosts Dr. Francys Johnson of the American Heart Association and Dr. Terri Kennedy |
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| Dr. Terri Kennedy opening up the day |
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| Expert Health Panel moderated by Dr. Terri Kennedy |
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| Expert Panelists Dr. Icilma Fergus and Dr. Kamau Kokayi |
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| Expert Panelists Dr. Michele Reed and Dr. Icilma Fergus |
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| Dr. Michele Reed with participants |
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| Dr. Francis Johnson with participant |
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| Participant and Dr. Kamau Kokayi |
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| Jazz Band Composition |
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| Audience |
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| Dr. Terri Kennedy introducing keynote speaker |
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| Keynote speaker Terrie M. Williams |
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| Keynote speaker Terrie M. Williams |
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| Workshop leader Dr. Janet Taylor addressing the audience |
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| Workshop leader Dr. Dina Strachan |
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| Workshop leader Dr. Kristie Lancaster |
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| Audience |
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| Audience participation |
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| Audience participation |
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| Participants in Meditation led by Dr. Terri Kennedy |
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| Audience participation |
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| Participants waiting for Terrie Williams book signing |
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| Health Screenings by Harlem Hospital Center |
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| Free chair massage by Kamala Gordon and Harmony Healing - Hands for Peace |
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| Exercise Tips by Don Blanford |
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| Participant and Dr. Terri Kennedy |
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| Dr. Terri Kennedy, Dr. Francis Johnson and Demaris Lasa from the American Heart Association |
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