NBNA Red Carpet "The Ebony Canal" Film Screening and Speaker Panel

NBNA Black Maternal Health Equity Committee proudly presents an evening about Black maternal health, featuring the NAACP Image and CANNES Award winning short documentary The Ebony Canal, narrated by Academy Award winner Viola Davis.

THE EBONY CANAL: A Story of Black Infant Health uses storytelling to bring greater attention to black infant health and the experiences surrounding pregnancy, birth,motherhood, healthcare, and the factors that influence outcomes for black mothers and babies.

Hosted at Rutgers University-Newark, this gathering brings together community leaders, healthcare clinicians, researchers, advocates, students, and community members for a screening followed by a panel discussion with the filmmakers, healthcare practicitoners, and advocates leading this movement.

Moderator

Dr. Lamman Rucker, actor, producer, educator, and advocate

Panel

Emmai Alaquiva, Award winning Director of The Ebony Canal , (NAACP Image Award, CANNES Award ,and Six-time Emmy Award-winning film director)

Dr. Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM

Dr. Dara Skinner, PhD, RN, CMGT-BC

Dr. Damali Campbell Oparaji, MD, OB/GYN

Schedule

6:00pm, Doors open

6:00 pm -7:00 pm Red Carpet VIP reception

7:00pm, Program begins

Film screening and panel discussion

8:15pm - Mix & Mingle Post Reception Music by DJ Wallah

Venue (see parking map below)

Rutgers University Newark Campus

Ruth Bader Ginsburg The Great Hall

15 Washington St , Newark NJ 07102

*Lot 506 (Essex Lot) is located at50 Essex St, Newark, NJ 07102, situated directly behind the Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) Hall and 1 Washington Park building.

Address: 50 Essex St (or Essex St), Newark, NJ 07102

Location context: Positioned directly behind the Rutgers Business School / 1 Washington Park building and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Hall.

Seating is limited. Registration is required. One ticket per person.

Presented by NBNA Black Maternal Health Committee in partnership with The Ebony Canal, and Perry Media