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University Place proclaims April 13–17 as Black Wellness Week; organizer urges local partnerships
Summary
Council presented a proclamation for Black Wellness Week and Christina Blocker, a Momentum managing partner, described upcoming health screenings, community outreach, and a Tacoma resource fair; she invited partnership and future University Place events.
The University Place City Council on April 6 proclaimed April 13–17, 2026 as Black Wellness Week in the city.
Council Member Boyin introduced Christina Blocker, identified in the transcript as managing partner for Momentum and founder of the coalition receiving the proclamation. Blocker thanked the council and said the observance honors community-driven approaches to health equity and healing; she described programming that includes education, culturally responsive outreach and free clinical services, and said a resource fair in Tacoma the following Friday will offer colon cancer screenings, dental care, rental-assistance information and other services.
Blocker said Black Wellness Week builds on a 2024 University Place proclamation and called the week an opportunity to center health and resilience in communities disproportionately affected by chronic disease and maternal-health disparities. She invited local organizations and health-care providers to partner on future University Place events and outreach.
The proclamation text cited the historical roots of Black Wellness Week and urged local organizations and community groups to prioritize health equity through culturally responsive education and prevention.
