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Press Release: NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness

Press Release: NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness

Announcements, Press Release | November 14 2023

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

How Extreme Heat Threatens Black Renters, and What Policymakers Can Do to Fix It

Articles, Environmental Racism | November 7 2023

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

Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equity Priorities

Racial Equity, Reports | October 31 2023

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

To Improve Our Health, Change Our Story

Articles, Health Medical Care, Racial Equity, Racial Healing Relationship Building | October 23 2023

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’

Black and Brown Beast Cancer Survivors Spread Message of Advocacy: ‘Keep That Appointment’

Articles, Health Medical Care | October 18 2023

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

Americans Prioritize Unity and Racial Healing Over Divisive Rhetoric, Poll Finds

Articles, Racial Healing Relationship Building | October 13 2023

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.

Viola Fletcher Waited 102 Years for Reparations. She’s Still Waiting.

Articles, Racial Equity | October 5 2023

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...

Why Hispanic Heritage Month Remains Vital and Relevant

Why Hispanic Heritage Month Remains Vital and Relevant

Articles, Racial Healing Relationship Building | September 26 2023

"Hispanic Heritage Month remains relevant, valuable, and important. By raising awareness about Latino achievements, it promotes greater understanding among all Americans. And that is certainly worthy of celebration." By Raul A. Reyes, The...

Johnson Unveils City Reforms to Fight Environmental Racism

Johnson Unveils City Reforms to Fight Environmental Racism

Articles, Environmental Racism | September 22 2023

This is more evidence of the value of the organizing work of the people on the Southeast Side and NCHE's CHE Cook County/ HMPRG solidarity work at their side! By Brett Chase, Chicago Sun times  (Read...

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

Visualizing the Racial Wealth Gap

Articles, Economy, Housing | September 19 2023

Undeniably, discrimination, structural inequality, and biases in institutions are the root causes of the vast racial wealth gap in the United States. By Ricardo Mimbela & Katie Duarte, ACLU (Read...