Elevate Black Wellness is an organization devoted to uplifting and empowering Black communities in Washington state. They recently hosted the inaugural Black Wellness Week from April 15-19, 2024, which was a huge success. The co-founders of Elevate Black Wellness, Keith and Christina Blocker, co-advocated for this week-long celebration, which was officially proclaimed by Governor Jay Inslee. Additionally, numerous cities and counties across the state recognized the event by issuing their own proclamations, including Bremerton, Des Moines, Everett, Federal Way, Lakewood, Olympia, University Place, Tukwila, Tacoma, King County, and Snohomish County. Many organizations throughout Washington state hosted events to honor Black Wellness Week and promote health equity through community collaboration.
“The inaugural Black Wellness Week marks a significant milestone in our mission to uplift and empower Black communities through holistic wellness,” said Keith Blocker, Co-Founder of Elevate Black Wellness. “We are thrilled to see organizations throughout the state hosting events in celebration of Black Wellness Week, demonstrating the power of community collaboration in promoting health equity,” added Christina Blocker, Co-founder of Elevate Black Wellness.
Elevate Black Wellness was founded in 2023 with the aim of improving the lives of Black Washingtonians. Since then, the organization has made significant progress in distributing over 60,200+ health and wellness resources while providing crucial support through initiatives like the microgrants program. The organization has managed to reach over 24,000 individuals digitally, which reflects its commitment to serving diverse target audiences within Black communities.
Elevate Black Wellness is dedicated to promoting holistic wellness across the interconnected dimensions of physical, mental, spiritual, and economic health. By offering culturally relevant programs and resources that address the unique challenges faced by Black individuals and families, the organization is driving a powerful movement that celebrates Black joy, healing, and resilience.
“The success of Black Wellness Week and the ongoing work of Elevate Black Wellness would not be possible without the support and engagement of our community partners,” the Blockers noted. “We invite individuals and organizations to join us in this transformative movement to create lasting change.”
