
Let’s Talk About It: Colorectal Cancer in the Black Community
We invite you to attend Fight Colorectal Cancer’s upcoming panel “Let’s Talk About It: Colorectal Cancer in the Black Community” on Thursday, September 12th from 10:00-11:00 am. This conversation will highlight the unique experience of the Black community as it relates to colorectal cancer and how we can all play a role in changing the trajectory of this disease.
We are honored to welcome special guest, Congresswoman Nikema Williams, member of the Colorectal Cancer Caucus.
Panelists include:
- Dr. Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, Board Member, Association of Black Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists (ABGH)
- Paula Chambers Raney, CRC Survivor & Advocate
- Krystal Gurnell, CRC Caregiver & Advocate
- Melodie C. Narain-Blackwell, President & Founder, Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses (COGI)
Light refreshments will be served.

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