May is Lupus Awareness Month.

Soul Stroll 2012
Saturday, May 19
9:00am – 1:00pm
Coyote Point Park
San Mateo, CA

One-, three- and five-mile courses will be marked along the beautiful bayfront path in San Mateo’s Coyote Point Park. Join us and make Soul Stroll for Health 2012 another big success!

Free health screenings & information; Children’s activities; Continental breakfast & lunch provided; Free Parking! (Carpooling is encouraged as construction detours may cause delays)

Registration is $15 Per Person ($20 ON-SITE PER PERSON) which helps fund the African American Community Health Advisory Committee’s work including free screenings and education. Registered participants age five and older receive a free commemorative T-shirt, refreshments, gifts and other great prizes. Free admission for children under 5.

For more information, call: 650-696-4378 or visit: www.aachac.org/soulstroll/

June is Cataract Awareness Month.

9th Annual African American Walk for Quality Health
Saturday, June 2
Milwaukee, WI

The Primary purpose of this walk is to garner city-wide support for the Wisconsin African American Eliminating Health Disparities Institute. Another very important reason for the walk is to engage the community in a healthy meaningful activity. The promotion of good health is key to the reduction of health disparities. This walk will go a long way in sending the message that African Americans do care about their health.

For more information, visit: www.bhcw.org/WI_Disparities_Institute.html

The Healthier Black Elders Annual Health Reception
Tuesday, June 5
Greater Grace Conference Center
23500 W. 7 Mile Rd.
Detroit, MI

Pull out your spring finery and lace up your dancing shoes. Detroit's 10th annual celebration of healthy aging is set for Tuesday June 5, 2012. This event is co-hosted by the Wayne State's Institute of Gerontology and University of Michigan's Program for Research on Black Americans. This free public event promotes exercise, nutrition, health screenings and preventative exams to help African Americans resist the most common diseases that plague them as they age. Speakers will discuss current research on aging and provide inspirational messages on this year's theme, 360 Degrees of Living Well with Pain.

The June 5 Healthier Black Elders Celebration is open to all seniors age 55 years and older. Relaxed parking is available. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. To pre-register, please contact Donna MacDonald at (313) 664-2605 or donnamacdonald@wayne.edu.

World Sickle Cell Day
Tuesday, June 19

For more information, visit: worldsicklecellday.webs.com/

Black Afrikan Health Fair 2012
Saturday, June 23
10:00am - 6:00pm
Harris Park
4029 Wayne
Kansas City, MO

This years theme: Natural Healing... Natural Health... Natural Beauty... "Reclaiming & Embracing OUR Ancient Afrikan Culture of Healing, Health & Beauty" Join us for a FULL Day of Black Afrikan Culture of Food, Health Seminars, Dance & Music and Shopping...

SNEAK PEAK AT THE FAIR'S AGENDA:
*Food As Medicine Discussion/Seminar at the Healing Hut by KC Natural Healer
*Some of the BEST Natural Hair & Body Products Vendors AVAILABLE

Booth Space $65 (Space still available)
***FREE TO ENTER*** ~ ***FREE TO ENTER***

For more information, email BlackAfrikanHealthFair2012@fbydesigns.com, call: 816.651.5976 or visit: www.facebook.com/events/320365384682516/?ref=nf

Central Florida Black Expo
Friday, June 29 - Saturday, June 30
Orange County Convention Center
Orlando, FL

As an organization, Central Florida Black Expo’s primary objective is to provide attendees with exposure to outstanding resources to enhance their quality of life. Our mission is to be on the cutting edge of creating a family-centered environment which focuses on the promotion of health education and awareness, youth development and financial well-being. CFBE is also committed to provide an overall diverse experience of programs and projects which affect the entire community.

For more information, visit www.cfblackexpo.org/

International Conference on Health in the African Diaspora (ICHAD 2012)
Wednesday, July 4 - Sunday, July 8, 2012
Baltimore, MD

In the summer of 2012, the International Conference on Health in the African Diaspora—ICHAD 2012 will bring together an international group of scholars and advocates to compare knowledge about slave descendants in the Western Hemisphere and share solutions to major health and social challenges confronting these groups.

For more information, visit: www.ichad.com/

InShape Indiana Black & Minority Health Fair
Thursday, July 19
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Indiana Convention Center, Hall D
Indianapolis, IN

Theme: Giving the Gift of Health
Cost: FREE for Seniors
Sponsors: Indiana State Department of Health and Indiana Department Family Social Services Administration

For more information, call: (317) 233-3006 or visit: ibeonline.com/Event-sc.asp?id=277

Minority Health Fair at the Black Expo
Thursday, July 19 - Sunday, July 22
8:00am - 5:00pm
Indiana Convention Center, Exhibit Hall D
100 S. Capitol Ave.
Indianapolis, IN

World Hepatitis Day
Saturday, July 28

For more information, visit: nvhr.org/

Destination Health
Saturday, July 28
Denver City Park
Denver, CO

The Center for African American Health is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of the African-American community. Last year, more than 500 people came out to support the Center for African-American Health's first annual Destination Health 5K Walk/Run/Learn event on Saturday, July 30th in Denver's City Park. The event helped raise funds and new friends in support of the Center's programs to alleviate the health disparities facing African Americans.

• On-site Registration: 7:30 a.m.
• 5K Run/Walk: 8:30 a.m.
• 1 Mile Family Fun Walk: 9:00 a.m.
• Awards Ceremony: 10:00 a.m.

For more information, visit: www.caahealth.org/page.cfm/ID/78/iNewsID/123/Destination-Health/

October is UK Black History Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Dental Hygiene Month.

November is American Diabetes Month.