We’re creating a space for conversations about racism, health, and new ways forward.

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Racism is a public health crisis.

BLKHLTH invites health professionals and Black communities to learn about inequity, talk about their experiences, and brainstorm solutions together.

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BLKHLTH®and Cottonelle® have teamed up on a whole new way to downtherecare! 

A New Kind of Health Education

Healthcare workers and policymakers are often uninformed about the way inequity and oppression shape their field. We’ve provided our signature anti-racism curriculum—created by public health professionals for health professionals—to universities, community-based organizations, and health systems.

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The Anti-Racism Workshop for Health Professionals

Let’s unpack the trauma of racism and how to combat its negative impact on health outcomes. Delivered virtually or on-site.

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Knowledge is power. Get informed.

Blog
Curating Joy While Taking Care of Family
Curating Joy While Taking Care of Family

By Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP

Black folx are more likely to be caregivers than their white counterparts, and millennial caregivers are growing in numbers every day. But resources and connections that take our culture and experiences into consideration can be hard to find.

What you can do about viral videos of race-based violence that harm teens
What you can do about viral videos of race-based violence that harm teens

By Ashley Maxie-Moreman, PhD

Teens in particular spend a lot of time online, which can be harmful for Black youth who are exposed to viral videos of race-based violence on the Internet.

Pattern of Late Diagnosis and Delayed Treatment Results in Worse Outcomes for Black Americans with Colorectal Cancer
Pattern of Late Diagnosis and Delayed Treatment Results in Worse Outcomes for Black Americans with Colorectal Cancer

By Tabby Khan, MD, MPH and Khadijah Ameen, MPH

Analysis of Real-World Patient Journeys Spotlights Key Drivers of Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Care

Africa’s HIV Experts Break Down Global COVID-19 Vaccine Inequity
Africa’s HIV Experts Break Down Global COVID-19 Vaccine Inequity

By Akilah Wise, PhD

Global health experts from the International Treatment Preparedness Coalition (ITPC) provide insight on the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on African nations, discussing global vaccine inequity, the importance of community engagement in decision-making, and how institutional mistrust is linked to misinformation and disinformation about COVID-19.

Highlighting the Disparities in Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans
Highlighting the Disparities in Risk Factors for Colorectal Cancer Among African Americans

By Alfa Lafleur, APRN

Based on the higher incidence of colorectal cancer in the African American community, researchers are bringing more awareness about risk factors for the disease like diabetes and cigarette smoking.

Depression and Black Men
Depression and Black Men

By Akilah Wise, PhD

The failure to adequately recognize the roots of Black male depression is undermining our communities and keeping us blind to the deep harm of historical and structural racism.

Breaking Down the Barriers of Mistrust in the COVID-19 Vaccine in Black Communities
Breaking Down the Barriers of Mistrust in the COVID-19 Vaccine in Black Communities

By Alfa Lafleur, APRN

Now that a vaccine is on the horizon, a recent study indicates that this most vulnerable population is also the most hesitant to receive the vaccine.

Key Priorities for Black Health and the Biden Administration
Key Priorities for Black Health and the Biden Administration

By Elon Smith, MHA

Although it’s been a hard and divisive year, I believe now is the most urgent time for us to hold the President-elect’s feet to the fire. The stakes are at their highest.

The Crisis Relief Initiative for Africa: International Approaches to Black Health
The Crisis Relief Initiative for Africa: International Approaches to Black Health

By Savitri & Priyanka Fouda

Growing up, we saw how the smallest interventions, like a newly paved road or the insertion of a well to get fresh water made a huge difference in the quality of life of people in our community. The ability to live a healthy and safe life is a human right.

Neighborhood Quality & Disease Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Neighborhood Quality & Disease Prevention During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By Matthew McCurdy and Ijeoma Egekeze

In the United States, structural racism manifests itself in many ways including housing policy and Black neighborhood quality.