Savannah Black Heritage Festival Promotes Health and Wellness

100 Black Men of Savannah and Savannah Black Heritage Festival host free community health fair

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Savannah Black Heritage Festival partnered with the 100 Black Men of Savannah to host a free community health and well-being fair at the Georgia Infirmary on Saturday. The event offered screenings for blood pressure, glucose levels, and heart rate, as well as information on promoting healthier lifestyles. Savannah State University students also attended to learn more about careers in the medical field.

Why it matters

The Savannah Black Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of African-American culture, history, and community. By incorporating a health and wellness component, the organizers are addressing important disparities in healthcare access and outcomes for the local Black population.

The details

The free health fair provided vital screenings and information to attendees, empowering them to take a more proactive approach to their personal health. Savannah State students were also able to explore potential careers in the medical field, gaining valuable exposure and inspiration.

  • The Savannah Black Heritage Festival and health fair took place on Saturday, February 7, 2026.

The players

100 Black Men of Savannah

A local non-profit organization dedicated to the intellectual development, economic empowerment, and social well-being of the African-American community in Savannah.

Savannah Black Heritage Festival

An annual celebration of African-American culture, history, and community in Savannah, Georgia.

Jaisa Sengsourichanh

A student at Savannah State University who attended the health fair to explore potential careers in the medical field.

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What they’re saying

“The event allows me to see how our community is moving. It allows me to, you know, put myself out there, especially as someone that does want to go into the medical field. I'm able to connect with other people that are in the positions that I want to be in.”

— Jaisa Sengsourichanh, Savannah State University Student (WSAV)

The takeaway

By integrating health and wellness initiatives into the Savannah Black Heritage Festival, organizers are taking a holistic approach to supporting the local African-American community and addressing critical disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.