News & Media

Race is a Biological Fiction and a Powerful Reality

Articles | December 27 2022

By Charles M. Blow, Undark (Read...

The Costs of Racial Discrimination in the Labor Market

Articles, Racial Equity | December 22 2022

Check out the costs of racial discrimination in the labor market. By Sara Henning-Stout, Science Magazine (Read...

Seeking ‘the Solidarity Dividend’ of Racial Healing

Announcements, Articles, Events, Pillar, Racial Healing Relationship Building, Separation | December 20 2022

Dr. Gail Christopher, NCHE's ED, and her daughter Heather McGhee spoke to students, administrators, staff, and faculty about racial healing, hope, and the "solidarity dividend". The event was tied with UNIV 101: Let's Talk About Race, a...

How Home Appraisal Methods Can End Up Perpetuating Racial Inequality

Articles, Housing | December 19 2022

The devaluing of Black lives and property perpetuates racial inequality. By Samantha Fields, Marketplace (Read...

Advancing Health Equity Through the Legislative Process

Articles | December 15 2022

Local and state jurisdictions continue to declare racism a public health crisis and are promoting health equity. Some states are funding improvements and supporting communities impacted by racism. Association of State and Territorial Health...

New Map Restores Native Names to Northern Minnesota

Articles, Racial Equity | December 9 2022

By Kraker, MPR News (Read...

Study Reveals Encampment Sweeps Are Harmful to Homeless People’s Health

Articles, Housing | December 7 2022

By Sarah Hall, https://invisiblepeople.tv A recent study found that street sweeps of homeless encampments may be harmful to the health of people experiencing homelessness. Municipal agencies clear out encampments and dispose of everything they...

Racial Healing, Hope, and “The Solidarity Dividend”

Announcements, Events, Webinar | December 5 2022

Please join us on December 8 at 5:00 p.m. when Dr. Gail Christopher, Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, and her daughter, Heather McGhee, author of The Sum of Us, speak with Charmaine Royal at the Duke Center for...