# Event Details - **Event Name**: HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Back to School giveaways and trusted health conversations, all in one Harlem community event. Backpacks, prizes, & panel discussions await!About this EventJoin HCFF for a powerful afternoon of celebration, education, and empowerment!Harlem Cultural Festival Foundation proudly brings together two signature community programs: Back to School Family Day (presented by DoubleVerify) and Dose of Truth (supported by Pfizer, Inc.) for a free event with resources, real talk, and community joy.DATE: Saturday, September 5, 2026TIME: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Panel Discussions at 1:00, 2:00 & 3:00 PMLOCATION: Thurgood Marshall Academy, 200-214 W. 135th Street @ ACPFREE ADMISSIONBack to School Family DayGet your kids ready for the new school year with:Free backpack & school supply giveaway (while supplies last!)Face painting and kids activitiesFood and refreshmentsDose of Truth Info SessionA dedicated space for real conversations with medical experts, public health professionals, and community leaders.1:00 PM Community Immunity: M.A.T.H. - Myths, Awareness, Trust & Healing2:00 PM Breaking Barriers - Diversity in Clinical Trials & Building Trust in Science Through Representation3:00 PM Sustaining Immunity - Understanding Vaccine Schedules, Current Policies & Community ActionMODERATOR:Dr. Yolanda Lewis-SmallsDirector of Health Equity & Community Impact, HCFFDouble Board-Certified PhysicianDr. Yolanda Lewis-Smalls brings more than 20 years of medical practice and public health advocacy to her role as moderator. With deep clinical expertise alongside a nuanced understanding of the cultural and historical factors that shape vaccine hesitancy, Dr. Yolanda has a firm belief that culturally grounded, community-informed dialogue is the foundation for lasting health change.GUEST SPEAKERS:Dr. Jasmine Blake, MD, MSPHInternist & Pediatrician | NYC & Long IslandCatrice DavisVice Chair, Health & Human Services, Community Board 10 | Harlem Hospital Community Advisory Board MemberPLUS: Free Giveaway presented by Southwest Airlines!Enter for a chance to win a free roundtrip Southwest Airlines ticket(Winner selected after panel discussions.)WHO SHOULD ATTEND?This free event is for everyone in the Harlem community, including:Parents & caregivers prepping for the school yearAnyone seeking trusted, evidence-based health informationEducators & school administratorsFaith leaders & community advocatesAll who care about the health and well-being of HarlemBring the whole family and start the new school year informed, empowered, and connected!nikoa.evans@gmail.com https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/3c61fbb0-a815-11f1-a4a1-eb59356bc08b-rimg-w493-h740-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/hcff-back-to-school-family-day-and-dose-of-truth-info-session/100001995855524601 - **Event Categories**: fitness, health-wellness, Kids, Art, Festivals, Nonprofit, fine-arts, science-fair - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change - **lat**: 40.8152484 - **long**: -73.9443203 - **full address**: Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change, 200-214 West 135th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/265106d0c48e59970e784619509a9e5d091018427e5303fec35f3043b7a238a1-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787157901 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session being held? - **A:** HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session takes place on Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 05 Sep, 2026 at 04:00 pm at Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change, 200-214 West 135th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session? - **A:** HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session is organized by Harlem Festival of Culture Foundation. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HCFF Back to School Family Day & Dose of Truth Info Session", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/265106d0c48e59970e784619509a9e5d091018427e5303fec35f3043b7a238a1-rimg-w1024-h1536-dcf8f8e8-gmir.jpg?v=1787157901", "startDate": "2026-09-05", "endDate": "2026-09-05", "url": "https://allevents.in/new-york/hcff-back-to-school-family-day-and-dose-of-truth-info-session/100001995855524601", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Thurgood Marshall Academy for Learning and Social Change", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "200-214 West 135th Street", "postalCode": "10030", "addressLocality": "New York", "addressRegion": "NY", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "40.8152484", "longitude": "-73.9443203" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Back to School giveaways and trusted health conversations, all in one Harlem community event. 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