Our mission is to improve the quality of life for BIPOC who are affected by IBD, Digestive Disorders and associated Chronic Illnesses; through Community, Research, Education, and Advocacy.
February 18, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
The Huddle is a space for men in the community to gather together to share their thoughts and experiences with digestive diseases. Patients, Care Partners, and Family members are welcomed.
February 19, 2026
11:00 am - 12:00 pm EST
T.H.I.C.K. is a year-round initiative to break weight stigma, increase health literacy, and create real access to evidence-based obesity care. It empowers patients and caregivers — especially in Black and Brown communities — with tools, mentorship, and representation to pursue confident, informed health journeys.
February 19, 2026
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST
It's Ladies Night! Join Us for a special Galentine's night of fun, connection & mocktails. This session will be led by Ayisha, a COGI Ambassador and Beyond The Bag member! Don't forget to wear your favorite Valentine's Day color! See ingredient list below. You are welcome to use your own ingredients and join in on the fun! Can't stay the whole time? That's fine, Pop in and say hello!
February 21, 2026
11:00 am - 12:30 pm EST
Your Gut, Your Garden: Cultivating Inner Balance for True Healing
🌿 Discover the quiet power of your gut.
In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Aja McCutchen—gastroenterologist and gut health advocate—invites you to rethink how your gut and your life are connected. Beyond just food and digestion, your gut is a living ecosystem that responds to stress, trauma, and the rhythms of daily life.
February 26, 2026
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm EST
Together-IBD is an empowerment space for the IBS/IBD Community, focused on black and brown patients-the only one of its kind. Hosted by Renika Wood, this empowerment space provides a safe and protected environment for patients in our community to share their feelings about their diagnosis and how they navigate their daily lives. Topics range from relationships with IBD, parenting with IBD, working
March 2, 2026
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm CST
Lincoln University of Missouri
COGI Community Conversations is coming to your campus to change up the game in health education! If we know better, we do better – right? This experience is meeting you in the prime of your life to give you the tools to make decisions on a topic that we should never avoid – our gut health. Join us at Lincoln University of Missouri!
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