Black Family Wellness Expo to be celebrated at New Prospect Baptist Church

A celebration of health, connection and community is coming to Greater Cincinnati later this month.

Mar. 13, 2026 at 8:53pm

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Next weekend will bring the Black Family Wellness Expo, focused on building stronger and healthier futures. The expo will be held on March 21 at the New Prospect Baptist Church on Summit Road, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. From free health screenings and workshops, to food, music and more, this is about empowerment.

Why it matters

The expo aims to address health disparities in the Black community by providing access to free health screenings, workshops, and resources to promote overall wellness and preventative care.

The details

The Black Family Wellness Expo will feature a variety of activities and services, including free health screenings, vaccinations provided by Kroger pharmacists and nurses, a blood drive, health workshops, food, music, and line dancing. The event is designed to be a fun, engaging, and informative experience for the whole family.

  • The Black Family Wellness Expo will be held on March 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The players

New Prospect Baptist Church

The venue hosting the Black Family Wellness Expo in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Patrice Baughman Borders

A representative from the Cincinnati Chapter of the Links Incorporated, a non-profit organization of professional women of color committed to community service.

Tina Welch

A representative from the Cincinnati Chapter of the Links Incorporated, a non-profit organization of professional women of color committed to community service.

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What they’re saying

“This is going to be a free event for the entire family across all generations. This is going to be an opportunity to get moving, learning how to be healthier and finding out some tips and strategies for addressing some of the issues that we know are helping or hindering our our health right now.”

— Patrice Baughman Borders, Representative, Cincinnati Chapter of the Links Incorporated (WLWT)

“It's understanding their options and doing that preventative health types of things that are so important so they understand where they are standing right now as far as their health is concerned and what they need to focus on. Having options is so important.”

— Tina Welch, Representative, Cincinnati Chapter of the Links Incorporated (WLWT)

What’s next

The Black Family Wellness Expo will be held on March 21, 2026 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the New Prospect Baptist Church in Cincinnati, Ohio.

The takeaway

The Black Family Wellness Expo aims to address health disparities in the Black community by providing free access to important health screenings, vaccinations, workshops, and resources to promote overall wellness and preventative care. The event's focus on empowerment, community, and fun makes it an important initiative to improve health outcomes for Black families in the Greater Cincinnati area.