[la sentinel] American Heart Association Hosts Empowered to Serve Roundtables to Discuss COVID-19

As COVID-19 cases are on the rise again, the numbers still reflect a higher risk for those of Black and Brown communities. With efforts to help educate, inspire and curb the effects, the American Heart Association launched Empowered to Serve Roundtables to prompt leadership, communication and transformation amongst the communities.

Designed to help AHA and friends of the Association stay informed, the live virtual roundtables include not only Black celebrities and influencers, but youth leaders and scholars from historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) across America. Their first roundtable featured the HBCU Scholars program, which supports the acceleration of the development of Black scientists and healthcare professionals through direct participation in scientific research and exploration of careers in the field.

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