ASAP: PQ - Cohort 8 | With Dr. McBride

“One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation." ~ A Queen should always be prepared!

The topic of puberty can be very challenging: What do I say? When is a good time to have the talk? Am I ready to have this conversation? How much information do I share? Will my daughter be prepared? Parents/Guardians with young girls have asked one or all of these questions, plus many more.

To answer the call of our mission, A Sista’s Touch will be hosting the 8th Edification workshop of our inaugural program: A Sista’s Always Prepared: Puberty to Queen. As our young Black girls transition through puberty, we want to ensure they have the tools, support, and resources to flourish on their path toward Queendom through the cultivation of confidence and preparation.

Dr. Dannielle McBride, a Bay Area Pediatrician, will be sharing expert content with our young girls and their parents/guardians to elevate their state of preparation as they journey through this critical developmental stage. Not only is it important to have trusted sources in healthcare, but it is also empowering to our young Sistas to see Pediatricians that look like them. Dr. McBride was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. She attended Sacramento City College and the University of California, Berkeley, where she graduated with a B.S. in Molecular Environmental Biology and a minor in African American Studies. She went to medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD, and completed her residency at the University of California, San Francisco Pediatric PLUS Program. She completed a Chief Year at the UCSF Pediatric Program and now works as a pediatrician in the Bay Area. Her areas of interest include adverse childhood experiences, trauma-informed care, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, and health equity and justice issues.

In addition to sharing space with Dr. McBride, you will hear from our Youth Leaders and participate in a hands-on workshop.

>>>>>The program will start promptly at 1:30pm, so please arrive no later than 1:15pm to check in and get settled; because to be early is to be on time!<<<<<

*A signed photo release is REQUIRED for all registered youth. Electronic Forms will be made available in your registration confirmation. Parents, please complete, sign, and email the forms before the event. Forms will also be available onsite for completion.

Date

Sunday, October 13th, 130pm-400p

Location

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

3600 Broadway - Oakland, Ca 94611

Lower-Level Conference Room LLB

Parking

Parking at the main hospital (3600 Broadway)

1st 2 hours are free - $1.00 every half hour afterwards

or

Parking at the Howe Street Garage (Across from Fabiola Building)

Free on Sunday

***************THIS IS A FREE EVENT***************

How to Register:

1. Ticket/Registration is only required for the Youth Queen in Training.

2. Parents/guardians must attend the workshop with their Youth Queen in Training.

3. Enter the number of tickets for each youth registering for the edification workshop - (Parents/Guardians do not need a separate ticket).

4. This is a free event - Enter $0 to register for a free ticket.

5. Write your own price to donate any amount [All funds will be used to support our programs].

**Due to the high demand for the program and limited space, we are seeking participants who are committed to attending and participating in the edification workshop. Register only if you are able to attend.

Email us at: info@asistastouch.org for assistance or questions.