News & Media
The National Collaborative for Health Equity presents the latest news, articles, events and program highlights to help you stay connected and informed.
Cedars-Sinai Faces Federal Civil Rights Investigation Over Treatment of Black Mothers
"Black women are provided a standard of care below what is provided to other women who are not Black when receiving health care services related to labor and delivery.” By Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times (Read...
How the Affirmative Action Ruling Will Hurt Health Care
The recent Supreme Court ruling to end affirmative action at universities could have major consequences for the healthcare system, which is already struggling to combat racial disparities. By Lisa Jarvis, Bloomberg Opinion (Read...
Colorism Project Continues with Aim of Understanding Racism’s Roots
As people of color, we must recognize that colorism is an issue that affects all of us, regardless of race. The damaging and pervasive effects of colorism in the US are particularly troubling and should be taken seriously. By: C.W. Dawson,...
Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher on the Supreme Court’s Destructive Affirmative Action Decision
Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity DESTRUCTIVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION WON’T STOP EQUAL RIGHTS PROGRESS The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action in...
What The Lack of Premium Grocery Stores Says About Disinvestment in Black Neighborhoods
"Premium grocery stores are less likely to be located in Black-majority neighborhoods, regardless of the average household income of those neighborhoods," furthering the devaluation of black communities and disparities in access to healthy...
The Real Wakanda: How an East African Kingdom Changed Theodore Roosevelt and the Course of American Democracy
This article illustrates the arch of the history of people of color and how it predates encounters with colonizers and enslavers. It is a fascinating missing piece of history that affirms humanity and depicts one of many advanced African societies...
Latinos Are An Economic Force But They Still Face Disparities
The economic growth of the Latino population is a driving force in the American economy, but Latinos continue to be extensively underserved. Their contributions to the U.S. economy must be recognized, and paths to eliminate barriers they face...
Latest Episode of NCHE Presents Released – March 15 2023
NEW EPISODE OF NCHE PRESENTS: LEADERS PURSUING HEALTH EQUITY IN AMERICA: LEARN HOW AINKA JACKSON HELPS BRING RACIAL HEALING TO SELMA On the new NCHE PRESENTS: Leaders Pursuing Health Equity in America podcast (audio), Ainka Jackson, founding...
The Hidden History of What Happened to Thousands of Black Midwives in the South
Black midwives in the 1900s who worked throughout the south providing reproductive needs birthed our nation. Today, groups are working nationwide to improve the Black midwife workforce. By Anna Claire Vollers, Reckon (Read...
Statement from President Joe Biden on Action to Lower Insulin Costs
Eli Lilly & Co., a pharmaceutical company that produces insulin, has announced that it will cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 a month for all Americans, regardless of their insurance status. This move comes after President Joe Biden...