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Meeting the Moment: Building a Bigger We and Communicating Across Difference
April 9, 2026The NCHE Community of Practice recently hosted a webinar, “Meeting the Moment: Building a Bigger We and Communicating Across Difference,” featuring Rachel Godsil and Dushaw Hockett. Rachel Godsil is Principal of Perception Strategies LLC,...
Georgia Bans Many Midwives from Practicing. Now, Several Are Suing the State.
April 7, 2026By Aria Bendix, NBC News Midwives in Georgia are suing to challenge restrictive state laws they say limit their ability to provide care—amid a growing maternal health crisis. Advocates argue these barriers reduce access to care, especially in...
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...
The science is clear: Racism harms our health — but community heals
February 3, 2026By Kimberly N. Alleyne, URL Media The National Day of Racial Healing, held the day after MLK Day, continues Dr. King’s work by spotlighting how racism harms our health and why connection, truth-telling, and equity are essential for thriving...
Health equity leaders use relationships and new narratives to bring racial healing
January 5, 2026By Kimberly N. Alleyne Explore the recent article about NCHE's virtual town hall, "Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today," where health equity and civic leaders, scholars, and activists shared powerful success stories for...
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...
Register Now for the NCHE Town Hall: Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today
November 19, 2025NCHE invites you to join us for a virtual townhall, Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today, on December 11th from 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm ET. Authentic narratives about effective interventions are vital resources as we counter the flood of...
Protecting Our Democracy: The Urgent Need for the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
October 23, 2025By Neda Khoshkhoo and Phi Nguyen, Demos Recent voting law changes are a direct threat to our most fundamental right, the right to vote. The John R. Lewis Act aims to restore protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 and ensure fair ballot access...
Save the Date: NCHE Town Hall, Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today
October 2, 2025Join us for an important Town Hall, 'Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today,' featuring national and local leaders from cities such as Selma, Baltimore, and Chicago. They will share evidence-based lessons learned and strategies that have...