E2. Oral Session: Reproductive Health: Policy Analysis, Black Women’s Voices, and Contraception Access
E2.02 - Oral: Q.U.E.E.N. TALK - Reproductive Health & Black Women
Thursday, April 17, 2025
2:00 PM – 2:15 PM PST
Location: Atlantic I/II, 2nd Floor
Earn 1.0 Advanced CECH
Area of Responsibility: Area V: Advocacy Subcompetencies: 2.3 Determine health education and promotion interventions., 6.3.3 Tailor message(s) for the audience(s). Research or Practice: Practice
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:
Identify culturally sensitive strategies to improve reproductive health education and resource access for Black women, empowering them with knowledge and support to navigate complex healthcare systems.
Apply insights from the QUEEN Talk program to develop or enhance community-based reproductive health initiatives, focusing on overcoming legal, logistical, and financial barriers to foster long-term health equity.
Provide attendees with actionable tools, such as community dialogue frameworks and resource mapping techniques, to effectively engage marginalized populations, amplify their voices, and address specific reproductive health needs within their communities.
Brief Abstract Summary: Gain insights into the QUEEN Talk program, an innovative initiative by Allure Alliance Inc. aimed at reducing reproductive health disparities among Black women. Learn how the program empowers participants with essential reproductive health knowledge through interactive sessions and companion podcasts, provides vital navigation support to overcome legal, medical, and logistical challenges, and connects women with necessary resources such as travel, language assistance, and financial support. Discover how QUEEN Talk’s culturally sensitive approach promotes health literacy and builds a supportive network, contributing to greater equity and improved health outcomes for Black women.
Detailed abstract description: xperience a transformative session that explores how the QUEEN Talk program is tackling reproductive health disparities head-on. Attendees will uncover effective strategies to empower Black women with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate complex reproductive health systems. You’ll gain practical insights into using culturally responsive messaging and education to drive change within communities, helping break down barriers to healthcare access.
Learn how to replicate QUEEN Talk’s approach, from organizing interactive community sessions and podcasts to creating supportive referral networks that help address legal, medical, and logistical challenges. Discover the steps Allure Alliance Inc. takes to bridge gaps in reproductive health services through travel support, language assistance, financial aid, and personalized navigation. This presentation will equip you with tools to establish similar programs in your community, drive health equity, and foster a health-literate, empowered network that sustains change well beyond the event. Join us to gain a roadmap for impactful reproductive health advocacy and collaboration.
