News & Media
The National Collaborative for Health Equity presents the latest news, articles, events and program highlights to help you stay connected and informed.
Climate Justice Black Leaders Championing Environmental Equity in Detroit
By Ebony JJ Curry, Michigan Chronicle Black leaders of Detroit are tackling environmental inequities and setting new standards for environmental justice. (Read...
Native American Public Health Officials Are Stuck in Data Blind Spot
By Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez, KFF Health News For decades, state and federal agencies have hindered tribes and tribal epidemiology centers from accessing crucial public health data. This blackout forces health workers in Native American communities...
Black and other minority farmers are getting $2 billion from USDA after years of discrimination
By Summer Ballentine, AP News The Biden administration is making strides in addressing historic discrimination against Black and minority farmers by doling out over $2 billion in direct payments. This is a positive step towards acknowledging and...
The White House just took steps to combat housing discrimination. States and local governments should follow.
By Jasmine Rangel, Smartcities Dive The White House is making important strides in fair housing with new measures to protect renters from discriminatory screening practices. The Department of Housing and Urban Development's new guidance addresses...
Research shows children and adolescents may be motivated to rectify gender and ethnicity biases in the classroom
By: Science Mag Exciting new research reveals that even young children are aware of social inequalities and willing to address them. A study on recognition and rectification of biases in school settings sheds light on the developing awareness of...
Guaranteed Income Helps Move Almost 300 People Into Housing After One Year
By: Bennito L. Kelty, Westword Denver's basic income pilot is changing lives! Over 800 Coloradans experiencing homelessness received direct cash payments with no strings attached. The one-year report shows a 45% increase in securing housing and...
The Court Ruling to Halt The Fearless Fund Fails Black Women
By Aisha Nyandoro, TIME Programs like the Fearless Fund are essential in addressing systemic inequities and ensuring equal access to opportunities for all individuals. We must defend these initiatives and fight against attacks on efforts to right...
The Urgent Case For Supporting Marginalized Groups In Today’s Society
By Sughnen Yongo, Forbes The decline in DEI initiatives in the workforce is concerning, especially with ongoing gaps that need addressing. Economic factors and policies have led to fatigue around DEI, impacting marginalized groups. Despite...
Let The Games Begin: Met Fest 2024
By Demarco Rush The first annual Met Fest convention took place at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington, DC, focusing on esports, tech, and STEM opportunities for children and teens in underrepresented communities. (Read...
Decades of Disinvestment: Historic Redlining and Mortgage Lending Since 1981
The National Community Reinvestment Coalition (NCRC) has just released a comprehensive analysis of Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data spanning 40 years. The report reveals that despite laws against discriminatory lending practices, race-based...