The event, hosted by FOX5 DC anchor Maureen Umeh, will occur at the Martin’s Crosswinds in Greenbelt, MD at 8 pm ET on Friday, October 18, 2024. AWCAA will commemorate two decades of providing critical support, education, and patient navigation services to over 1,200 women each year who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.
The African immigrant population in America is one of the most negatively affected by existing health inequities in the U.S. Some don’t seek medical care because they are undocumented. They also experience a language barrier and a strong cultural stigma about cancer that can delay diagnosis and treatment. By the time they come in for a screening, they’ve already discovered a lump, which may be too late for a positive outcome.
