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3 Black Women Farmers Fighting Food Injustice
January 9, 2024Black farmers are turning food deserts into oases across the US, tackling lack of access to fresh, affordable produce head-on. Turning tables on obesity and disease, these unsung heroes are at the forefront of the food justice movement. By Alexa...
Three Days That Changed the Thinking About Black Women’s Health
December 15, 2023By Dara Mathis, New York Times On June 24, 1983, Byllye Avery welcomed 2,000 Black women to Spelman College for the First National Conference. They shared their stories, inspiring remarkable change and a reminder of how health is inevitably...
Joint Congressional Racial Equity Briefing Emphasized the Need for Policy Changes and Unity in Seeking to Enact Impactful Systemic Reforms
December 8, 2023By the Washington Informer The House of Representatives and Senate organized a powerful Briefing on Wednesday, Nov. 29th, to discuss systemic racism & racial justice! Speakers provided their expertise & personal experiences to shed light on...
Graduates of a New Doctoral Program in Indigenous Health Strive to Address Disparities in Native Communities
December 5, 2023By Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN The average life expectancy of Native Americans has dropped significantly in recent years. Graduates of University of North Dakota's new doctoral program in Indigenous health are working to reduce disparities and create...
Centering Data Sovereignty, Tribal Values, and Practices for Equity in American Indian and Alaska Native Public Health Systems
November 29, 2023By: Kristine L. Rhodes, MPH, Abigail Echo-Hawk, MA, Jordan P. Lewis, PhD, MSW, Vanesscia L. Cresci, MSW, MPA, Delight E. Satter, MPH & Denise A. Dillard, PhD, Sage Journals As the first scientists on the American continents, the research...
Press Release: NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness
November 14, 2023November 14, 2023 U.S. ORGANIZATIONS FOCUSED ON HUMANITIES, CIVICS, AND PUBLIC HEALTH INSPIRED BY NATIONAL POLL SHOWING AMERICANS OPEN TO OVERCOMING DIVISIVENESS NCHE Poll Finds Public Embracing Racial Healing & Fairness WASHINGTON –...
How Extreme Heat Threatens Black Renters, and What Policymakers Can Do to Fix It
November 7, 2023Reparative climate policy is needed that minimizes the impacts of climate change in ways that recognize how they are connected to a history of unjust & racially discriminatory policies. By Hannah Stephens, Manann Donoghoe, and Andre M. Perry,...
Building a More Inclusive Agenda: A Survey of Congressional Priorities Across Race — Racial Equity Priorities
October 31, 2023The Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and NORC at the University of Chicago conducted a nationwide survey to identify and assess attitudes towards racial equity and policymaking. By LaShonda Brenson, Ph.D. and Kimberly Victor, Joint...
To Improve Our Health, Change Our Story
October 23, 2023Check out the recent article by Word in Black, "To Improve Our Health, Change Our Story," which features Dr. Gail C. Christopher and her work to change the narrative surrounding race in America to improve the health outcomes of Black people. By...
Black and Brown Beast Cancer Survivors Spread Message of Advocacy: ‘Keep That Appointment’
October 18, 2023The 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...