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Colorism Project Continues with Aim of Understanding Racism’s Roots
July 5, 2023As people of color, we must recognize that colorism is an issue that affects all of us, regardless of race. The damaging and pervasive effects of colorism in the US are particularly troubling and should be taken seriously. By: C.W. Dawson,...
Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher on the Supreme Court’s Destructive Affirmative Action Decision
July 3, 2023Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity DESTRUCTIVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION WON’T STOP EQUAL RIGHTS PROGRESS The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action in...
What The Lack of Premium Grocery Stores Says About Disinvestment in Black Neighborhoods
April 18, 2023"Premium grocery stores are less likely to be located in Black-majority neighborhoods, regardless of the average household income of those neighborhoods," furthering the devaluation of black communities and disparities in access to healthy...
21st-Century Narrative Change with Focus on Social Media
April 2, 2023This report is directed to leaders in the health equity and racial and social justice arenas, providing a foundation for best practices and a basic roadmap for the use of social media and other digital platforms, including information on existing...
The Real Wakanda: How an East African Kingdom Changed Theodore Roosevelt and the Course of American Democracy
March 16, 2023This article illustrates the arch of the history of people of color and how it predates encounters with colonizers and enslavers. It is a fascinating missing piece of history that affirms humanity and depicts one of many advanced African societies...
Latinos Are An Economic Force But They Still Face Disparities
March 15, 2023The economic growth of the Latino population is a driving force in the American economy, but Latinos continue to be extensively underserved. Their contributions to the U.S. economy must be recognized, and paths to eliminate barriers they face...
Latest Episode of NCHE Presents Released – March 15 2023
March 15, 2023NEW EPISODE OF NCHE PRESENTS: LEADERS PURSUING HEALTH EQUITY IN AMERICA: LEARN HOW AINKA JACKSON HELPS BRING RACIAL HEALING TO SELMA On the new NCHE PRESENTS: Leaders Pursuing Health Equity in America podcast (audio), Ainka Jackson, founding...
The Hidden History of What Happened to Thousands of Black Midwives in the South
March 7, 2023Black midwives in the 1900s who worked throughout the south providing reproductive needs birthed our nation. Today, groups are working nationwide to improve the Black midwife workforce. By Anna Claire Vollers, Reckon (Read...
Statement from President Joe Biden on Action to Lower Insulin Costs
March 3, 2023Eli Lilly & Co., a pharmaceutical company that produces insulin, has announced that it will cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 a month for all Americans, regardless of their insurance status. This move comes after President Joe Biden...
Native Americans Struggle To Obtain Credit: A Close Analysis Of Native American Mortgage Lending From 2018-2021
February 28, 2023Native Americans continue to be disproportionately underrepresented in the U.S. economy, and barriers to mortgage loans perpetuate this inequity. By Jason Richardson, NCRC (Read...