The African American Diabetes Association's Website Is Under Construction.
We're working hard to improve your experience!
We're excited to announce that our website is currently undergoing a major renovation! We're working hard to create a more user-friendly, informative, and engaging online experience for our community. In the meantime, you can still access our current website.
Stay tuned for updates on our progress and the launch of our new website! Follow us on social media for the latest news.
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African American Diabetes Podcast
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Mr. Clarence V. Wilder
Mr. Clarence V. Wilder, Chief Court Officer of Essex Superior Court, who served with unwavering dedication from 1985 to 2024. Passed away on December 8th, 2024.
For nearly four decades, Mr. Wilder was a pillar of the court, known for his integrity and commitment. Beyond his professional life, he was a respected student and teacher of Uechi Ryu Karate Do (Waychee Ru Karate Doe), leaving a lasting impact on countless individuals. For the past ten years, he was a devoted student of Walter E. Mattson, achieving the esteemed rank of 9th-degree black belt and becoming a vital member of Mr. Mattson's Massachusetts-based group of schools.
Mr. Wilder's journey highlighted the critical need for improved care for patients in underserved communities. In his memory, Walter Mattson and his students have made a generous donation to the African American Diabetes Association to support these vital efforts.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Mr. Wilder's family, friends, and colleagues. His legacy of dedicated service to the court and his profound impact as a martial artist will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
CONTACT US
Media Inquiries:
Leon Rock, M. Ed.
Co-Founder and CEO
e-mail: lrock@africanamericandiabetes.org
Boston Address:
African American Diabetes Association, Inc.
55 Roxbury Street # 191083
Roxbury, MA 02119-9998
Maryland Address:
African American Diabetes Association, Inc.
10901 Rhode Island Avenue # 1724
Beltsville, MD 20705-2158
Phone
240-564-9040
Make A Tax Deductible Donation In Memory of Your Loved One.
Your contribution makes life better for those with diabetes through community education and community outreach. Donations can be sent in your love ones name online or by mail to:
African American Diabetes Association #1724 Beltsville, MD 20705
Speakers Addressing
the Challenges of Diabetes
The African American Diabetes Association is honored to offer its top leadership as dynamic speakers who can inspire and inform your audience. These speakers, including our co-founders will share their personal stories, illuminating the profound impact of diabetes on millions of Black Americans. They will address critical health disparities and share their advocacy for essential services to improve the well-being of the Black and other minority communities.
Our speakers are available for both in-person and virtual engagements, offering flexibility to suit your event's needs. While their insights are invaluable, we understand the importance of budgeting. Please reach out to discuss your specific requirements and explore fee options that align with your organization's goals.
Get ready for an insightful and empowering conversation!
Join Leon Rock, host of the African American Diabetes Podcast as he welcomes the incredible Dr. Thomas's brilliant mind behind CUT2MD, a groundbreaking initiative that reveres and elevates barbershops as sacred community hubs for health promotion. Learn about The Barbershop Initiative, a powerful program that empowers our beloved barbers and Beauty Salons to rise as health advocates and educators, nurturing well-being within their communities. These initiatives are deeply rooted in the transformative principles of the Truth, Racial Healing & Transformation (TRHT) framework, boldly confronting systemic inequities and weaving a stronger tapestry of trust within our communities to manifest true health equity.
This part 1 of a 2 part episode is more than a conversation; it's an affirmation of our resilience, a celebration of community-led healing, and a call to action to reclaim our health narrative. Don't miss this empowering discussion with Dr. Stephen B. Thomas, a true champion of our people's health.
Making a difference in addressing the challenges of diabetes in the African American community just got easier!
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is now on LinkedIn!
By connecting with us, you'll be part of a powerful network driving change through:
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Sharing vital information
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Promoting health equity
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Supporting research and education
Join us on LinkedIn and help us make a lasting impact.
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) celebrates Booker T. Washington, whose 1915 National Negro Health Week profoundly impacted health awareness. Recognizing the link between health and opportunity, Booker T Washington's initiative (1915-1951) addressed health disparities within the African American community, including diabetes. The AADA recognizes National Negro Health Week's historical significance, and builds on the foundation of National Negro Health Week to connect individuals with vital diabetes health information. AADA encourages learning about Booker T. Washington's legacy and prioritizing health.
African American Diabetes Association (AADA)
A community lead organization carrying the torch forward, building on the legacy of Black leaders who have long fought for health equity in the United States. ©
Feeling Overwhelmed by Diabetes? We can help!
The African American Diabetes Association supports the call for a national campaign to end the U.S. Diabetes Epidemic.
Guardian Series exposes diabetes health inequities and how America is failing people with diabetes.
A major new study is transforming how we understand and diagnose type 1 diabetes in people of African descent and could influence care in the UK and beyond.
Researchers studying nearly 900 young people with diabetes in Cameroon, Uganda and South Africa discovered that 65% of participants did not have the usual autoimmune markers traditionally linked with type 1 diabetes.
These young people also lacked the genetic features typically associated with the condition and didn’t fit the profile for type 2 or malnutrition-related diabetes either.
This suggests that a previously unrecognized, non-autoimmune form of type 1 diabetes may be common in African populations; a finding that directly challenges long-held medical assumptions. Read More
African American Diabetes Association
In the News!
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is proud to be named a Life-Saving Resource for Black Diabetics by BlackDoctor.org. In the article written by Evan Bollinger, he explores various resources available to Black communities, including AADA, DiabetesSisters, ADCES, and church-based programs.
Watch Usher and Deion Sanders
talk candidly about Diabetes
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Donate to the African American Diabetes Association to support vital education, and advocacy programs specifically addressing the disproportionate impact of diabetes on Black communities.
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Your contribution helps empower individuals, improve health outcomes, and work towards a future free from diabetes-related disparities.
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