Theme: African American Male Wellness - A Candid Perspective

On Saturday April 27, 2024, more than 5,000 Black men and their families attended the second annual Black Men’s Wellness Day at the University of Houston. It included a “Save Black Men’s Lives” 5K Walk, along with free health screenings and more than 100 vendors focused on health, wellness and social services. “We literally bring the clinic to the community,” said Jamail Johnson, Executive Director of the agency’s Houston office. “I don’t want this to be a conversation after someone dies. This annual event brings the important conversation about our health to the forefront. I wanted this to be something not just young men benefit from, but also old men as well. We are hoping to save lives.” The conversation continues with Jamail's insightful statement, "Everyone should have equal access to quality, bias-free health care so we might live beyond our expectancy. It’s frustrating that this concept is not our reality. Certainly, not a reality for many Black men. I am dedicated to reducing health disparities affecting African American men and their families. African American Male Wellness is a progressive step in the right direction."

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Jamail Johnson

Executive Director of the African American Male Wellness Agency Houston

Jamail Johnson is a dynamic community leader, Educator, Author, and Success Coach. As the Executive Director of the African American Male Wellness Agency-Houston, he is dedicated to reducing health disparities affecting African American men and their families. He also heads Increase ME (Momentum Effectively), providing practical leadership insights for educational transformation and social empowerment. Jamail studied Business Administration at Texas Southern University, holds a Bachelor of Theology from Pentefaith Biblical Institute, and has an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Kingdom Training Circuit Institute. He received the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from President Joe Biden, a Congressional Commendation from Congresswoman Shelia Jackson-Lee, and a proclamation of "Jamail Johnson Day" by Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Jamail cherishes his wife Natasha and their two sons, JayeLon and Adonis, who inspire his dedication to bettering the community and his personal life.