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Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing Emphasized the Need for Policy Changes and Unity in Seeking to Enact Impactful Systemic Reforms
By the Washington Informer The House of Representatives and Senate organized a powerful Briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 29th, to discuss systemic racism & racial justice! Speakers provided their expertise & personal experiences to shed light...
Graduates of a New Doctoral Program in Indigenous Health Strive to Address Disparities in Native Communities
By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The average life expectancy of Native Americans has dropped significantly in recent years. Graduates of University of North Dakota's new doctoral program in Indigenous health are working to reduce disparities and...
Centering Data Sovereignty, Tribal Values, and Practices for Equity in American Indian and Alaska Native Public Health Systems
By: Kristine L. Rhodes, MPH, Abigail Echo-Hawk, MA, Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Vanesscia L. Cresci, MSW, MPA, Delight E. Satter, MPH & Denise A. Dillard, PhD, Sage Journals As the first scientists on the American continents, the research...
Press Release: NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness
November 14, 2023 U.S. ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON HUMANITIES, CIVICS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH INSPIRED BY NATIONAL POLL SHOWING AMERICANS OPEN TO OVERCOMING DIVISIVENESS NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness WASHINGTON...
How Extreme Heat Threatens Black Renters, and What Policymakers Can Do to Fix It
Reparative climate policy is needed that minimizes the impacts of climate change in ways that recognize how they are connected to a history of unjust & racially discriminatory policies. By Hannah Stephens, Manann Donoghoe, and Andre M. Perry,...
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equity Priorities
The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a nationwide survey to identify and assess attitudes towards racial equity and policymaking. By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor,...
To Improve Our Health, Change Our Story
Check out the recent article by Word in Black, "To Improve Our Health, Change Our Story," which features Dr. Gail C. Christopher and her work to change the narrative surrounding race in America to improve the health outcomes of Black people. By...
Black and Brown Beast Cancer Survivors Spread Message of Advocacy: ‘Keep That Appointment’
The current healthcare system disproportionately denies Black and Brown women access to quality healthcare. We must bridge the gap to ensure health equity for all women in our communities. By Mariah Rush, Chicago Sun Times (Read...
Americans Prioritize Unity and Racial Healing Over Divisive Rhetoric, Poll Finds
Check out the recent article by Washington Informer that features NCHE's Poll "Heart of America Annual Survey: A Call for Unity and the Power of Racial Healing!" By WI Web Staff, Washington Informer (Read...
Viola Fletcher Waited 102 Years for Reparations. She’s Still Waiting.
The Tulsa Massacre of 1921 is an undeniable reminder of the persistent racism and systemic oppression that has existed for far too long. It's time to pay attention, recognize the need for reparations, and ensure justice is served. By Wesley...