SMFANC Advocates Highlight Food Insecurity Solution During National Minority Health Month
In recognition of National Minority Health Month, The Center for Black Health & Equity (The Center), a leading organization in the statewide School Meals for All NC (SMFANC) Coalition, hosted the first Community Advocacy meeting of 2026 on April 7. The Center, alongside SMFANC coalition leadership organizations, community members, and hundreds of partners across North […]
Pouring Into Ourselves and Surrounding Communities: Quarter One of 2026
The first quarter of 2026 at The Center for Black Health & Equity (The Center) started on a strong note after a much-needed season of renewal. We closed out 2025 by prioritizing the holistic care and sustainability of our internal wellness initiatives. This was vital – watching the federal government rein in equitable public health […]
A Look Back at State of Black Health 2025
It’s been two months since we gathered for The Center for Black Health & Equity’s (The Center) 2025 State of Black Health National Conference, which offered three days of solution-based programming to help attendees connect and strategize around navigating the current public health climate. Our theme, A Call for Health Justice, acknowledged the changing tone […]
A Collaborative Approach to Navigating Uncertainty: A Partnership Between The Center for Black Health & Equity and Rockman et al Cooperative
Assessing the First 50 Days: Rapid Response to Policy-Driven Uncertainty At the start of 2025, changes in federal policy are transforming public health organizations. In response to the need to understand how new governmental mandates are affecting public health organizations and their community partners, The Center for Black Health and Equity (The Center) — a […]
25 Years of Saving Black Lives
The Center for Black Health & Equity has been at the forefront of impact and change in health equity for 25 years. Through resilience and passion, we’ve stayed true to our mission: to facilitate programs and services to benefit communities and people of African descent. THE BEGINNINGIn 2000, our organization started as the National African […]
The Center Selects Dorian “The Phuncle” Johnson as SBH 2025 Host
Dorian “The PHuncle” Johnson has been named the host for the State of Black Health 2025 National Conference. As a master health coach, public health educator and health communicator, Johnson brings a wealth of knowledge, charisma, and community level connection to the event. As The PHuncle (Public Health Uncle) and creator of The Productive Disruptive […]
Hundreds Choose to Clear the Way for No Menthol Sunday 2025
May 18 was No Menthol Sunday 2025 (NMS), the eleventh anniversary of The Center for Black Health & Equity’s annual tobacco justice observance day. NMS is dedicated to exposing the harms of menthol and flavored tobacco by providing resources and discussion pieces for faith-based communities. At The Center, we are keeping a close eye on […]
New Orleans Celebrates Ten Years Smoke-Free Ordinance Anniversary
April 22, 2025 marked the ten-year anniversary of the NOLA Smoke-Free Ordinance. The city of New Orleans, LA implemented this comprehensive smoke-free air law in 2015 — a historic milestone for public health in Louisiana and the South. To celebrate this lifesaving achievement, The Center’s Ashley Hebert and other advocates went to the city to […]
Cleveland Chef Supports Healthy Hearts
As a chef with over 30 years of experience and currently excelling as the Food Service Director at the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, I’ve seen the evolution of food trends, health movements, and the growing demand for healthier eating options. Through it all, one thing that has stayed consistent is the importance […]
A Statement from The Center for Black Health & Equity
The Center for Black Health & Equity’s mission is to facilitate programs and services to benefit communities and people of African descent. We operate with the understanding that eliminating health disparities for the most vulnerable populations creates systems that benefit our entire society. Our mission and understanding of this core principle of health equity is one […]
