THIS YEAR, THE CONVERSATION MOVES TO ACTION
For more than two decades, PHEN’s Annual African American Prostate Cancer Disparity Summit has educated, informed, and brought national attention to the inequities affecting Black men. This year, the Summit is taking the next step. Across four Wednesdays in September, each session will move beyond examining prostate cancer disparities to confronting what must be done about them. Experts, survivors, caregivers, advocates, faith leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and industry partners will come together to identify practical strategies, strengthen collaboration, and define concrete actions that can accelerate progress.
The goal is not only to leave participants better informed—but better prepared to act.
Four Wednesdays. Four Urgent Challenges. One Commitment to Action.
SESSION I | SEPTEMBER 9
STATE OF THE BLACK PROSTATE CANCER DISPARITY ANNUAL ADDRESS
Moderator: Thomas A. Farrington, President and Founder, PHEN
PHEN will open the Summit with its inaugural annual address and release of the State of the Black Prostate Cancer Disparity Report Card, followed by expert perspectives on the policies, partnerships, and priorities needed to accelerate progress.
SESSION II | SEPTEMBER 16
MEETING THE COMMUNITY MOBILIZATION CHALLENGE
Moderator: Rev. Adrian Backus, JD, MDiv, Director of Church Partnership and Community Outreach, PHEN
Explore how churches, healthcare institutions, survivors, advocates, and community organizations can work together to reach more Black men with lifesaving education, early detection resources, and support.
SESSION III | SEPTEMBER 23
EMPOWERING VOICES IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PROSTATE CANCER
Moderator: Tomeeka Miller, Director of Marketing and Special Assistant to the President, PHEN
Through powerful storytelling and candid conversation, survivors, spouses, caregivers, and advocates will explore the emotional realities of prostate cancer—and the importance of empowering individuals and families to speak openly, seek support, and make their voices heard.
SESSION IV | SEPTEMBER 30
MEETING THE INNOVATION ACCESS CHALLENGE
Moderator: Keith Crawford, MD, PhD, Director of Clinical Trials and Patient Education, PHEN
Examine emerging treatments, precision medicine, clinical trials, and the barriers that prevent too many Black men from benefiting fully from advances in prostate cancer care.