The Issues

The Center for Black Health & Equity envisions a world where all people of African descent are able to obtain optimal health outcomes.

COVID-19

Resources and guides to clarify scientific facts, answer key questions about vaccines, and help our communities make well-informed decisions for our health.

Equity-Centered Policies

Identify and discuss what it means to center equity in existing and new policies by connecting a variety of issue areas to Black health.

Food and Nutrition

Information and resources to address food insecurity, a core influencer on African American health.

HIV/AIDS

We support anti-stigma campaigns and programs that educate African Americans about HIV testing, treatment, and living well with HIV.

Mental Health

In partnership with Black Women’s Mental Health Institute, explore the direct correlation between equity and Black mental health outcomes.

Tobacco and Menthol

The history of predatory marketing practices against vulnerable populations, an overview of policies that contribute to health justice and culturally competent cessation resources.

Women's and
Reproductive Health

Culturally appropriate outreach initiative to address knowledge gaps around women’s and reproductive health, medical mistrust and bias, access to healthcare and healthy behaviors.

Our Mission

The Center for Black Health & Equity’s mission is to facilitate programs and services to benefit communities and people of African descent.

We apply our proven framework for policy and social change to our work in tobacco control, COVID-19, HIV/AIDS, women’s and reproductive health, cancer, mental health and other disparities.

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