Inspired by “The Obama Portraits Tour” and honoring Michelle Obama’s legacy of prioritizing the mental and physical well-being of all Americans—especially young people and people of color—this program discusses issues of wellness in Boston’s marginalized communities.

Copresented with YW Boston, an organization working to empower women and eliminate racism by targeting organizational and systemic change.

Participants

Anouska Bhattacharyya, vice president of programs, YW Boston
Ashley Mitchell, founder of the Courage Campaign
Lisa Simmons, director of the Roxbury International Film Festival
Heather White, founder and CEO of TrillFit

Moderated by Amaka Ubaka, morning news anchor at WHDH Channel 7 News Boston