(NEWARK, NJ) -- Mayor Ras J. Baraka has announced that the City of Newark will join with the First Lady Linda Baraka and his women’s initiatives including My Sister’s Keeper, Women’s Commission, Shani Baraka Center, and Women’s Leadership meetings to host a virtual “Newark Women’s Day of Wellness” on Thursday, May 28, from 9:00am to 6:30pm.
To register and see the full program, click here. Deadline to register is Wednesday, May 27.
In the event, expert speakers from a wide array of fields will address subjects of importance to women, including health, parenting, pre-natal care, money management, personal and internet safety during COVID-19, and relationships. There will also be a 1:30 p.m. “Praise Break” and a 5:30 p.m. “Happy Hour” with a DJ playing music with a virtual cocktail session. A schedule follows.
“With the support of our partners, we are continuing our efforts in this difficult time to empower Newark’s women with the tools they need for personal and business success,” Mayor Ras J. Baraka said. “We have assembled an outstanding collection of leaders, activists, and advocates to share their ideas and wisdom on how our city’s women can turn the challenge of COVID-19 into an opportunity to advance themselves and Newark.”
“I am thrilled to help support women in the city of Newark by leveraging all of the various initiatives and programs that support women’s spiritual, financial, physical and mental health and wellness, especially during this critical time,” said First Lady Linda Baraka.
SCHEDULE FOR “WOMEN’S WELLNESS DAY:”
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