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NEW SURVEYS FROM BROOKINGS AND NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH EQUITY (NCHE) REVEAL A MORE CONNECTED, INCLUSIVE AMERICA
March 3, 2026NEW RESEARCH FROM BROOKINGS AND NATIONAL COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH EQUITY (NCHE) REVEALS A MORE CONNECTED, INCLUSIVE AMERICA WASHINGTON, DC – Amid a public discourse often dominated by narratives of polarization and conflict, a compelling new...
BLACK HISTORY AT THE HEART OF AMERICA’S STORY By Gail C. Christopher
February 16, 2026On the 100th Anniversary of Black History Month, Dr. Gail C. Christopher Calls for a Deeper Look at Our Common Humanity WASHINGTON, DC - In a thought-provoking new article for the Washington Monthly, Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director of...
DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER SAYS A MAJORITY OF AMERICANS ARE CALLING FOR UNITY, DIGNITY, AND DEMOCRACY
December 17, 2025Her New Washington Monthly Article Outlines America’s True Heartbeat WASHINGTON, DC - Dr. Gail C. Christopher’s thought-provoking article, America’s...
How Narratives Of Division Hide Shared American Values
September 18, 2025By Brian Castrucci,(president & CEO of the de Beaumont Foundation), Forbes. “Citizens see leaders catering to extremes rather than reflecting the majority. And when the story of division is amplified more loudly than the reality of consensus,...
NCHE’S 3RD ANNUAL HEART OF AMERICA SURVEY FINDS AMERICANS PROUD, SEEKING UNITY AND URGING FAIR TREATMENT OF IMMIGRANTS
August 13, 2025National Survey Offers Compelling Counter-Narrative to Divisiveness & Cynicism WASHINGTON, DC - The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE) today released the results of its 3rd Annual Heart of America Survey. This year's findings, which...
Annual Heart of America Survey Portrays a Nation Seeking Unity
July 17, 2025Dr. Gail C. Christopher, executive director of The National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE), writes for Washington Monthly that NCHE’s 3rd Annual Heart of America Survey provides a unique and robust counter-narrative to the prevailing...
Magic Happens When Kids and Adults Learn To Swim. Tragedy Can Strike if They Don’t.
April 16, 2025By Cara Anthony, KFF Health News When the Makos swim team in North St. Louis saw a pressing need, they took action! Together with dedicated parents, they've created the Black Swimmers Alliance to combat drowning—a leading cause of death among...
Self-Care and Healing Gathering for Our Community
March 21, 2025A Beautiful Reminder of Our Shared Strength On March 13th, The National Collaborative for Health Equity hosted a special virtual 'Self-Care and Healing Gathering for Our Community.' This space was created for connection, collective care,...
2025 National Day of Racial Healing Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher
January 21, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2025 Contact: Michael K. Frisby mike@Frisbyassociates.com/202-625-4328 STATEMENT BY DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER, NCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING President Jimmy Carter Epitomized...
The 9th Annual National Day of Racial Healing
January 15, 2025The 9th annual National Day of Racial Healing is Jan. 21, 2025! Join leaders from Cohort 3 of the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing (CoHLI) as they come together to engage in meaningful conversations focused on...