Health Equity

Dr. Gail C. Christopher, a renowned advocate for health equity and racial healing, recently delivered a powerful keynote address at the 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference, hosted by the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive...

By CURT ANDERSON, AP NEWS Vaccines are one of the most effective tools we have to protect children’s health and prevent the return of deadly diseases. Choosing not to vaccinate children puts them and their communities at risk. (Read...

By Mark Fainaru-Wada, ESPN The 1988 ESPN/KFF Survey sheds light on health disparities in the NFL, revealing alarming stats: 60% of Black players face concentration issues vs. 30% of white players, with double the rates of memory loss affecting...

By Timothy Noah, The New Republic Timothy Noah's "Fighting Back: A Citizen’s Guide to Resistance" highlights the power of ordinary citizens in defending democracy. Key takeaways:​ Collective Action: While individual efforts...

By The Kaiser Family Foundation The Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) created a timeline offering a detailed look at the significant U.S. federal policies and events from the early 1800s to today that have shaped health disparities. This timeline...

In October, Dr. Gail Christopher served as a guest speaker at the Pfizer 2024 Health Equity in Action Summit. Her impactful opening remarks established a strong foundation for the event, highlighting the summit’s objective: to identify solutions...

By Selen Ozturk, Ethnic Media Services Did you know that a significant number of menstruators in the U.S. struggle to afford essential period products? Especially within Black and brown communities, essential products are often out of...

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Black Americans have been critical to the economy of the United States from its inception as a collection of 13 colonies to its establishment as the world’s dominant superpower. Read the full...