August 2008

ABCA holds national convention

The American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA) will hold its annual national convention during the Labor Day weekend, August 28-31, in Houston, at the Hotel Derek located across from the Galleria Mall. The meeting will offer workshops, vendor booths, CE credit and an opportunity for social and professional exchange between members and guests.

The ABCA was formed in 1982 by Bobby Westbrook, DC, of St. Louis to provide support for African-American chiropractors and chiropractic students.

"Some may not understand why this is organization is needed, but we all have different cultural needs and at that time ... it was clear that African-American students needed additional support to assist with not only educational, but cultural challenges that come with being a underrepresented group," the organization explains.

The ABCA also incorporates the Student American Black Chiropractic Association, which has student chapters at most chiropractic colleges and offers scholarships that are awarded during the convention.

For more information on the ABCA and registration, vendor space, or sponsorship for the convention, visit www.abcachiro.com or call the convention chairman, Derrill James, DC, at 713-726-9111 or the ABCA Executive Treasurer, Rodney Williams, DC, at 501-227-9766.