Jump To Jump To Watch More from the 2022 Health Equity Symposium Introducing the Prostate Cancer in the Black Community Film Series November 14, 2022 Kris Bennett, Director of Health Equity, Community Organizing & Engagement at ZERO, leads a dynamic conversation with Reggie Hicks from Straight Street Media, filmmaker Terrance Afer-Anderson, and Landi Maduro, a representative of Women of Color Filmmakers. They explore the impactful work of these filmmakers in raising awareness about prostate cancer among Black men.Learn more about the film series.Watch More from the 2022 Health Equity Symposium Our 2nd Annual Health Equity Symposium focused on addressing prostate cancer disparities and strategies for elimination. Explore all the event's videos, featuring researchers, healthcare providers, patients/survivors, and community members committed to achieving prostate cancer health equity. More from the 2022 Health Equity Symposium Access to Healthcare Early Detection Health Equity Help & Support Living with Prostate Cancer Videos & Webinars ZERO Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative View All Contributors Kris Bennett, Former Staff (Director, Health Equity & Community Organizing) Kris was Director of Health Equity & Community Organizing at ZERO Cancer from 2022-2024. Want to connect with ZERO? We look forward to hearing from you at info@zerocancer.org! Terrance Afer-Anderson, President, CEO, & Executive Producer Director of "The Black Walnut," a core compelling, innovative docudrama designed to increase awareness of the of the alarming prostate cancer disparity impacting Black men. A seasoned health education and cultural arts promotions, public relations and marketing copywriter, and a playwright and screenwriter, Terrance has authored innumerable stories of prostate cancer's particular impact in the community. Reggie Hicks, President/Executive Producer Reggie Hicks has been a public media professional for over 35 years, raising over 20 million dollars as a development professional and producing the first African American national talk/news and information program on public radio. He is the President and Executive Producer of Straight Street Media, Inc. As President of the non-profit Straight Street Media, Inc., Reggie is devoted to producing meaningful documentaries, podcasts, and digital storytelling that affect change in the lives of the underserved. His current project, the documentary film "If You Are My Brothers," chronicles the journey of Reggie's UGA fraternity brother, who was diagnosed with an advanced stage of prostate cancer. This documentary hits home when Reggie is also diagnosed with the disease three years into filming and becomes a part of the documentary. The documentary aims to increase prostate cancer awareness, particularly among men of color. Landi Maduro, Director/Producer Landi is Writer and Director of the documentary, "The Silent Killer: Prostate Cancer In The African American Community," member of ZERO's Health Equity Task Force, and has been a ZERO Champion and advocate for many years. More for you
Kris Bennett, Director of Health Equity, Community Organizing & Engagement at ZERO, leads a dynamic conversation with Reggie Hicks from Straight Street Media, filmmaker Terrance Afer-Anderson, and Landi Maduro, a representative of Women of Color Filmmakers. They explore the impactful work of these filmmakers in raising awareness about prostate cancer among Black men.Learn more about the film series.Watch
More from the 2022 Health Equity Symposium Our 2nd Annual Health Equity Symposium focused on addressing prostate cancer disparities and strategies for elimination. Explore all the event's videos, featuring researchers, healthcare providers, patients/survivors, and community members committed to achieving prostate cancer health equity. More from the 2022 Health Equity Symposium
Access to Healthcare Early Detection Health Equity Help & Support Living with Prostate Cancer Videos & Webinars ZERO Black Men's Prostate Cancer Initiative View All
