Empowering a new generation of health equity leaders.

About BLKHLTH CARES

At BLKHLTH, we recognize the growing desire among future health professionals to engage in local health equity advocacy. In response, we are proud to introduce the BLKHLTH Community Advocacy for Racial Equity School (CARES), our transformative racial health equity fellowship program.

Our mission is clear: to equip undergraduate and graduate students on health career tracks with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experiences essential to effectively advocate for racial health equity in their local communities.

We're not just shaping future health professionals; we're shaping a healthier, more equitable future for all.

Become a BLKHLTH CARES fellow!

Are you passionate about advancing racial health equity and advocating for change?

Are you a current undergraduate or graduate student at an HBCU in Georgia?

We are currently recruiting BLKHLTH CARES fellows from HBCUs across Georgia!

Fellows representing diverse academic disciplines and campus organizations will form the core of our HBCU health equity advocacy coalition. The coalition will convene virtually periodically throughout 2025 to provide strategic direction on implementing campus-based health equity advocacy workshops, an HBCU student health equity advocacy agenda, and engagement with key decision-makers in Georgia.

  • Key benefits of the BLKHLTH CARES fellowship program include:

    • Immersive learning experiences and hands-on projects

    • Exposure to local leading racial health equity advocates and professionals

    • Opportunities to engage with local community health organizations and coalitions

    • Access to resources and support to develop your advocacy skills

    • A stipend for your participation in the program

If you have any questions about the BLKHLTH CARES fellowship program, please don't hesitate to email khadijah@blkhlth.com. 

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BLKHLTH CARES Steering Committee

  • Nathaniel Benjamin

  • Robyn N. Bussey

  • Marline D. Edmond

  • Opal Gay

  • Venice Haynes

  • Gabrielle Jones

  • Gera King

  • Monica Ponder

BLKHLTH CARES is supported by the Georgia Health Initiative and the Communities in Action for Health Equity grant program, launched by the Pfizer Multicultural Health Equity Collective (The Collective) and Institute of Translational Equitable Medicine (ITEM).