LANSING, MI — The African-American barbershop has long been a place where men could gather without fear of retribution since before the Civil Rights era. It has always served as a place where men could comfortably talk about politics, life, education and their issues – including health.
Over the years African American barbershops have become much more diversified and play an even more important role in the community serving as key cultural and educational hubs. It is within such a venue that the critical issues of cardiovascular disease and healthcare disparities in general, among African American men in particular, might best be discussed, and where creative and innovative approaches toward raising awareness within the community may be explored.
At Dino’s Barber Studio (4314 S. Cedar St.), the original home of the $6.99 haircut, you were able to get more than just a bargain on April 18, 2009. April is National Minority Health Month and the Minority Health Awareness Fair was held at his barbershop along with help from Ingham County’s Health Department. They provided free health exams, a number of free health screenings with tests and referrals, if needed, for many health concerns.
The goal of the health fair was to promote awareness and education among people of color and their families about important health issue and methods of prevention of chronic disease and illness.
Owner Dino Horton said, “It is important that we play a role in making sure that our community stays healthy. We are committed.”
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