ABC’s of Community Readiness
A Queer + BIPOC Centered Health, Safety & Leadership Event
Hosted by Queerolina’s Nurse Nikki in collaboration with One Day at a Time, EqualityNC, and Carolina Migrant Network, this event is a space for underrepresented communities to gather, learn, and strengthen collective care.
This event was developed by Nurse Nikki as part of her Master’s in Nursing capstone project, focusing on community empowerment and improving healthcare equity for queer and BIPOC individuals.
VENDORS WANTED!!
What You’ll Experience
A health-fair style vendor and resource market
Educational workshops (Siembra ICE Verification Training)
Cultural competence resources for healthcare providers
Community networking opportunities
Performances from local artists
Raffle / silent auction benefiting community organizations
Pre- and post-event survey opportunities to strengthen future funding and research
This is not just a market. It is a structured, community-informed space designed to help people learn how to:
Advocate for themselves in healthcare settings
Support others during emergencies or protests
Navigate discrimination reporting processes
Strengthen grassroots and mutual aid networks
