GOOD MORNING TO I’M JENNIFER BAYLESS. TODAY WE HAVE A TREAT FOR YOU. I’M JOINED BY KAMARI WOOTEN AND ROYCE JONES. THEY’RE HERE TO TALK ABOUT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN’S WELLNESS WALK. IT IS AN AMAZING EVENT. EVERY SINGLE YEAR. WLKY OF COURSE HONORED TO BE A PART OF THIS EVENT. OKAY, SO WHAT IS THIS WELLNESS WALK ALL ABOUT? OH MY GOD. FIRST OF ALL, IT’S ABOUT BRINGING AWARENESS TO THE LIFE EXPECTANCY OF BLACK MEN IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE. YOU KNOW, EVERYTHING IS FREE. WE DO FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS FROM BLOOD PRESSURE, GLUCOSE, CHOLESTEROL, BMI, HEIGHT, WEIGHT, AND EVERYTHING IS FREE. CONNECTING THEM TO CLINICIANS. AND IT’S SO IMPORTANT. OKAY, WE HAVE SOMETHING NEW THIS YEAR. ROYCE. YES, YES. SO THIS YEAR WE’RE ACTUALLY DOING MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGS. OKAY. IN ADDITION TO THE WELLNESS CARE SCREENINGS. AND SO I’M EXCITED ABOUT THAT BECAUSE I’M A THERAPIST MYSELF AND HAVING THIS MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING HERE IS GOING TO BE A GAME CHANGER. SO WE’RE NOT JUST HELPING PHYSICALLY, BUT ALSO MENTALLY. WE KNOW THAT MENTAL HEALTH IS AS IMPORTANT AS PHYSICAL HEALTH, ESPECIALLY IN TODAY’S WORLD. WHY IS THIS SO IMPORTANT FOR YOU GUYS TO OFFER? FIFTH YEAR NOW? YEAH, IT’S THE FIFTH YEAR. SOME PEOPLE DON’T HAVE ACCESS. YOU DON’T WORRY ABOUT COPAYS. IT’S A COMMUNITY FUN EVENT TOO. SO LET’S KEEP THAT IN MIND. I MEAN, ALL FAMILIES, ALL WALKS OF LIFE ARE ARE INVITED. YOU’RE TALKING ABOUT THE BOUNCE HOUSE FOR KIDS. WE GOT LINE DANCING. WE GOT A FIVE K. IF YOU WANT TO RUN, WALK, CRAWL, WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO. I MIGHT BE THE ONE CRAWLING. SO HOW CAN PEOPLE GET INVOLVED? DO YOU NEED TICKETS FOR THIS? NO, YOU CAN JUST SHOW UP, BUT YOU CAN’T REGISTER A WELLNESS.ORG. THAT’S THE WEBSITE. IF YOU REGISTER, IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER, YOU CAN STILL SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER. AND AT WORST CASE FROM 7 A.M. TO 12 NOON AT NORTON HEALTHCARE SPORTS AND LEARNING CENTER WILL BE THERE. YEAH, RIGHT. THERE’S THE INFORMATION FOR YOU. GO AHEAD AND PUT IT IN YOUR PHONE RIGHT NOW SO THAT YOU KNOW IT’S COMING UP. YOU SEE IT ON YOUR PHONE. JULY 25TH, 7 A.M. YOU’RE GOING TO SPEND THE MORNING WITH YOUR FRIENDS, MAKE NEW FRIENDS AND FAMILY. SO JUST GRAB YOUR NEIGHBORS AND SAY, LET’S GO. LET’S BE HEALTHY. LET’S HANG OUT. FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS. SUPER IMPORTANT PART OF THIS MORNING. THE KIDS ARE GOING TO HAVE FUN BECAUSE THERE’S A KIDS ZONE. AND THEN WE HAVE A SENIOR PAVILION AND LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. ALL RIGHT. WHAT ARE YOU GUYS LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS YEAR? I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE HEALTH SCREENING AND ALSO THE MENTAL HEALTH SCREENING. I THINK THAT’S GOING TO BE REALLY CRUCIAL FOR ME. IN ADDITION TO JUST ALL THE FUN THAT THE KIDS CAN HAVE. I’M A BIG KID AT HEART, SO PICKLE BALL, OH YEAH. FITNESS. ALL OF THOSE THINGS ARE JUST GREAT. AND WE GOT OVER 100 VENDORS, SO AND THEY USUALLY DO SO MANY GIVEAWAYS. SO JUST LAST YEAR WE GAVE AWAY A FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CUFFS, THINGS OF THAT NATURE. SO MEDICINE LOCK BOXES. SO JUST THE FREE THINGS FOR THE COMMUNITY. I KNOW THAT SOMETIMES GETTING PEOPLE TO GET THOSE HEALTH CHECKS AND THOSE MENTAL HEALTH CHECKS IS HARD. IF SOMEBODY’S KIND OF ON THE FENCE ABOUT THIS, WHAT WOULD YOU SAY TO THEM TO GET THEM TO COME AND REMIND THEM THAT THIS IS NOT A HARD THING TO DO? YEAH, I WOULD SAY GET CHECKED OUT BEFORE YOU GET CHECKED IN. YEAH. THERE YOU GO. RIGHT THERE. REMEMBER THAT. ALL RIGHT. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS EVENT, COME ON OUT. IT’S A GREAT EVENT. IT’S NOT GOING TO BE HARD FOR YOU. JUST COME ON OUT. BE SURE TO CHECK OUT WLKY.COM LATER THIS AFTERNOON. WE’LL HAVE AN ARTICLE POSTED RIGHT THERE FOR YOU. GET YOU CONNECTED WITH THE WALK. SHAQ IS GOING TO BE THERE FROM WL

Black Men’s Wellness Day returns to Norton healthcare Sports & Learning Center July 25

Updated: 9:00 AM EDT Jul 4, 2026

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The African American Men’s Wellness Walk returns to Louisville during the 2026 Black Men’s Wellness Day on Saturday, July 25, bringing together families, community leaders and healthcare providers for a morning focused on improving health and well-being.Hosted by the African American Male Wellness Agency, the free event will take place from 7 a.m. to noon at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center (3029 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40212). Participants can take part in the wellness walk while accessing free physical and mental health screenings, health education, fitness activities and community resources. Organizers say the annual event is designed to address health disparities affecting Black men by encouraging preventive care and connecting participants with healthcare providers. Family-friendly activities will include a Kids Zone, a Senior Pavilion, live entertainment and wellness exhibits. Registration for the event is free.WLKY is a sponsor of the event with News Anchor Shaquille Lord volunteering as emcee.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. —

The African American Men’s Wellness Walk returns to Louisville during the 2026 Black Men’s Wellness Day on Saturday, July 25, bringing together families, community leaders and healthcare providers for a morning focused on improving health and well-being.

Hosted by the African American Male Wellness Agency, the free event will take place from 7 a.m. to noon at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center (3029 West Muhammad Ali Boulevard, Louisville, KY 40212). Participants can take part in the wellness walk while accessing free physical and mental health screenings, health education, fitness activities and community resources.

Organizers say the annual event is designed to address health disparities affecting Black men by encouraging preventive care and connecting participants with healthcare providers. Family-friendly activities will include a Kids Zone, a Senior Pavilion, live entertainment and wellness exhibits.

Registration for the event is free.

WLKY is a sponsor of the event with News Anchor Shaquille Lord volunteering as emcee.