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What We Saved from the Federal Government’s Data Purge
February 18, 2025By Jasmine Mithani, The 19th News Federal datasets play a crucial role in enhancing public awareness, advancing research, and facilitating effective policy-making. The 19th News has successfully archived essential resources, preserving vital...
The Possibility-Action Network Podcast: RX Racial Healing with Gail Christopher, D.N.
February 12, 2025Dive into healing with the latest episode of "The Possibility-Action Network Podcast" featuring Dr. Gail Christopher! Explore her pivotal work on "Rx Racial Healing" and the fight for health equity. From ageism to love-driven philanthropy, this...
Racial Gap Widened in Deaths Among US Moms Around the Time of Childbirth
February 7, 2025By Mike Stobbe, AP In 2023, Black women in the U.S. died at a rate nearly 3.5 times higher than white women around the time of childbirth. While maternal mortality rates overall have fallen below prepandemic levels, the racial gap continues to...
It’s Time to Ditch Toxic Social Media Platforms
February 4, 2025By Chauncey DeVega, Salon "we must practice disciplines that calm our nervous system" "Just as marketers of beverages, tobacco and alcohol used emotional images and slogans to addict consumers to their products, today the social media world...
Hope is at the heart of “healthy mourning”
January 29, 2025By Chauncey DeVega, Salon "I am reminded that the journey for justice is a long and hard-fought one, but I believe that victory will be ours." In her latest Salon interview, Dr. Christopher offers profound insights on navigating grief in times...
4 Tips on Addressing Racism in Schools
January 28, 2025By Quintessa Williams, Word in Black Addressing racism in schools isn't just an option—it's a necessity. Every student deserves a safe and enjoyable environment to thrive. (Read...
Healing Racism’s Harms in Nursing
January 23, 2025Dr. Gail Christopher and collogues discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating a culture of equity within nursing. (Learn...
2025 National Day of Racial Healing Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher
January 21, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2025 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@Frisbyassociates.com/202-625-4328 STATEMENT BY DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER, NCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING President Jimmy Carter Epitomized...
The 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing
January 15, 2025The 9th annual National Day of Racial Healing is Jan. 21, 2025! Join leaders from Cohort 3 of the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing (CoHLI) as they come together to engage in meaningful conversations focused on...
Racial Inequities Persist for Black People in Retirement
January 8, 2025By Ethnic Media Services Recent studies reveal that many Black workers face significant challenges leading to early retirement. Factors like poorer health and more physically demanding jobs contribute to this trend. As a result, financial...