health disparities
Government Shutdown Threatens Food Access in Black & Brown Communities
What’s at stake
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a vital food-assistance program for low-income individuals and families. As...
- Jessica Wilson
When Access Is Limited: How Food Deserts Harm the Health of Black and Brown Communities
In many Black and Brown neighborhoods across the United States, the nearest grocery store isn’t just a few blocks away — it can be miles. These are...
- Jessica Wilson
Living with Chronic Illness: The Unseen Burden in the Black Community
Chronic illnesses—such as diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, asthma, and lupus—affect millions of Americans every year. But within the Black co...
- Jessica Wilson
How Diversity in Health Care Improves Patient Outcomes
The current backlash against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives—which often claims that DEI compromises merit, lowers quality, and ...
- Victor Mejia
Don’t Wait: 5 Screenings Every Black Adult Should Ask About Now
In the journey toward health equity, early detection is one of our strongest tools. For African American communities, where chronic conditions and ...
- Subash Kafle
Understanding the Intersection of Gender, Race and Lupus
Invisible No More: Understanding the Intersection of Gender, Race & Lupus
Join the National Minority Quality Forum’s Center for Sustainable H...
- Subash Kafle
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