News & Media
The National Collaborative for Health Equity presents the latest news, articles, events and program highlights to help you stay connected and informed.
NCHE LAUNCHES NEW PODCAST SERIES
On the premier episode of our podcast, NCHE PRESENTS: Leaders Pursuing Health Equity in America, host Dr. Gail C. Christopher talks with guest Dr. Kaiwipuni Punihei Lipe about the culture of native Hawaiians and their connectiveness with their...
Race is a Biological Fiction and a Powerful Reality
By Charles M. Blow, Undark (Read...
The Costs of Racial Discrimination in the Labor Market
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
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
The devaluing of Black lives and property perpetuates racial inequality. By Samantha Fields, Marketplace (Read...
Advancing Health Equity Through the Legislative Process
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
By Kraker, MPR News (Read...
Study Reveals Encampment Sweeps Are Harmful to Homeless People’s Health
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”
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...
Study Finds Racism Causes Black Americans’ Brains to Age Faster Than People of Other Races — Increasing Dementia Risk
By Allana Akhtar, Insider (Read...