News & Media
The National Collaborative for Health Equity presents the latest news, articles, events and program highlights to help you stay connected and informed.
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...
Why Hispanic Heritage Month Remains Vital and Relevant
"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
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
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...
Racism by Design: The Building of Interstate 81
50 years ago, city officials in Syracuse ignored the outcry of the Black community in the 15th Ward and moved forward with their plan to construct the I-81 viaduct. Since then, the ward has faced inadequate housing, higher crime, and poverty at...
Impact of Chicago’s Environmental Justice Executive Order
Through an executive order, former Mayor Lori Lightfoot has committed to recognizing environmental racism impacting Chicago communities. This agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is just the start of an effort to...
Civil Rights Leaders Seek Energy of Original Movement at March on Washington’s 60th Anniversary
Sixty years ago, in the nation's capital, history was made! Thousands of people joined together for a powerful demonstration in support of racial justice, which is still remembered today as one of the most influential of its kind. By Aaron...
The 2023 Summer Newsletter is Now Available!
Check out some of NCHE's program highlights in the 2023 Summer...