📢 Applications open July 1 for the 4th cohort of the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing! The 2026 cohort will focus recruitment on leaders working in voting rights & efforts to minimize the harms of current immigration policies. Visit our website for more. ow.ly/FVJ450Z8Xk6

In our latest episode of the 'Hope in Action' podcast, we delve into the transformative stories of leaders & advocates who are making strides in health equity. Discover how authentic narratives can drive policy change & foster community resilience. Listen now: ow.ly/bIVW50Z88Iy #HopeInAction

Every child deserves the opportunity to thrive. The HOPE Initiative's Child Health Status indicator shows that while most U.S. children are reported to be in very good or excellent health, significant disparities remain. Understanding these gaps is key to advancing health equity. ow.ly/2FwP50Z7fAu

What does it take to build a food economy that works for everyone? Genoveva Islas, a leader in NCHE's Leveraging HOPE Community of Practice, explores how street food, shared prosperity, & community wealth can help create a healthy food system that nourishes us all. Read More: ow.ly/tuQk50Z6ESw

As #PrideMonth begins, we're celebrating efforts to preserve & honor transgender history. Earlier this year, San Antonio officially recognized Trans History Week, highlighting the contributions, resilience, & experiences of transgender, nonbinary, & gender-diverse communities. lnkd.in/gPxyau4A

Have you listened to Episode 3, Part 2 of the HOPE in Action Podcast: Healing Through History & Culture? 🎙️ Von Gordon discusses maintaining faith through systemic challenges and why dignity must remain central to equity work. A powerful conversation on healing, hope, and justice. ow.ly/zAXT50Z5GW1

A Stanford study of 4 million job applications found 26% of Black applicants and 15% of Asian applicants applied to jobs where AI systems discriminated against their racial group. As AI reshapes the workforce, we must ask what does this mean for the future of work? Read the study: ow.ly/xbkp50Z58Q7

How healthy are our communities — and who has access to opportunity? 📈The HOPE Initiative’s Adult Health Status tool tracks health outcomes by race & ethnicity to help move from measuring disparities to advancing health equity. Explore the data & learn more: ow.ly/Sfor50Z4tSy

Join Equiticity & Transport Chicago for The North Lawndale Ride — an immersive community ride exploring mobility justice, racial equity, healing, & neighborhood-based transportation solutions in Chicago’s North Lawndale community. ow.ly/HNLQ50Z4hYe 📍 Sat. , May 30 📍 Green Tomato Cafe — Chicago, IL

Tune in to Part 2 of Episode 3 of the HOPE in Action Podcast: Healing Through History & Culture! Join Von Gordon & Ariel Jimenez as they discuss the power of vulnerability, courage, and building community bridges. Let’s pass the baton of hope to future generations! Listen now: ow.ly/6QOU50Z2MH1

The HOPE Initiative data tool is helping move the conversation from measuring disparities to advancing health equity. Track health outcomes & social determinants by race, ethnicity, & socioeconomic status — & explore where opportunity gaps exist & how we can close them. www.hopeinitiative.org

Thousands rallied in Alabama to defend Black voting rights & push back against racist redistricting efforts. The fight for fair representation and democracy continues. Read more & check out the NCHE Bulletin for similar stories on voting rights & justice: ow.ly/K3En50Z18um #votingrights #Selma

".....knowing what I know about my ancestors, it's imperative that I'm radically hopeful." In Episode 3, Part 1 of the HOPE in Action podcast, Ariel Jimenez shares how ancestral resilience fuels hope during challenging times. Listen to the full episode today: ow.ly/5gIo50YZzHw

SCOTUS just allowed Alabama’s last-minute redistricting plan to move forward for 2026 — despite ACLU-backed challenges arguing the maps weaken Black voting power. Voters should choose politicians — not the other way around. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/... #VotingRights #Redistricting

HOPE in Action | Healing Through History & Culture (Part 1) Von Gordon & Ariel Jimenez explore how honoring ancestors and embracing culture—“La Cultura Cura”—can drive healing & racial equity. Tune in to learn how history, storytelling & family wisdom guide true healing: youtu.be/rLPSkDiv71s?...

Maryland becomes the first state to ban “surveillance pricing” in grocery stores—protecting consumers from data-driven price differences. Read More: 🔗 ow.ly/wfHu50YUCMC 📘 For similar articles, visit the NCHE Bulletin: www.nationalcollaborative.org/weekly-bulletin/ #ConsumerProtection #DataPrivacy

Virginia voters have approved a closely watched ballot measure allowing the state to redraw congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The vote reflects the growing impact of redistricting on representation & the future of U.S. elections 🔗 ow.ly/5BG350YNYXX #Redistricting #VotingRights

Check out this discussion with Castel Sweet & Leroy Clemons on the legacy of Chaney, Schwerner & Goodman & the long pursuit of justice. Hosted by UM Voting Engagement Ambassadors & partners, it offers lessons in reconciliation, healing & civic responsibility. youtu.be/4_4WNTKnwbI?... #RacialEquity

We at NCHE are joining @blackmamasmatter to celebrate #BMHW26. This week centers justice and joy, and honors Black-led leadership shaping the future of maternal health. Join us: blkmaternalhealthweek.com #BMHW26 #BlackMamasMatter #ReproductiveJustice

Chicago students can now use their student IDs to access library books, tutoring & more—expanding learning beyond the classroom. ow.ly/xpOl50YIgzn Explore more stories like this in the NCHE Bulletin: www.nationalcollaborative.org/weekly-bulletin/ #EducationEquity #AccessToOpportunity

NCHE’s Community of Practice recently hosted a powerful webinar featuring Rachel Godsil (law professor at Rutgers) & Dushaw Hockett (founder of SPACEs), exploring how perceptions of race shape political attitudes—& how we can communicate more effectively across differences. youtu.be/JXqhsxIKdCk?...

By late 2025, 600,000 Black women exited the workforce—one of the hardest-hit groups after mass layoffs. But behind the stats are leaders rebuilding and redefining their careers in real time. 🔗 Read More: ow.ly/j73F50YFHP6 #EconomicEquity #WorkforceEquity #RacialEquity

🩺 Midwives in Georgia are suing to challenge restrictive laws that limit care—amid a growing maternal health crisis. Access to midwives could expand care options and improve outcomes, especially in underserved communities. 🔗 www.nbcnews.com/health/women... #MaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice

From incarceration to transformation. Activist Kerwin Pittman has purchased a former NC prison and is turning it into a reentry campus with housing, job training, and support services for returning citizens. 🔗Read More: ow.ly/tR7Q50YCpAq #JusticeReform #HealthEquity

We’re Exhibiting! We’re proud to be part of the 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference on April 10-11, 2026 ✨ Powerful keynotes, visionary panelists, and impact-driven vendors—this is a conference you don’t want to miss. bmhc.vfairs.com #BMHC2026 #CBMHRJTufts #Blackmaternalhealth #Motherhood

The Seminole Nation of Oklahoma has passed a moratorium on data centers, taking a stand to protect land, water, & community health. This is indigenous leadership in action: ow.ly/op4850YAKI2 Check out the NCHE Weekly Bulletin for similar stories. www.nationalcollaborative.org/weekly-bulletin/

The United Nations General Assembly has officially declared the transatlantic slave trade the “gravest crime against humanity,” & is calling for reparations. This moment reflects growing global recognition that justice requires more than remembrance—it requires action. ow.ly/b0Ls50YzLLl

Have you checked out Part 2 of Episode 2 of the HOPE in Action Podcast? This episode dives into food justice and food sovereignty—exploring how communities & reclaiming power over their food systems and building healthier, more equitable futures. Watch now: youtu.be/dPo586l2o5c?... #FoodJustice

Voters across Virginia are casting ballots on a redistricting referendum. This measure could temporarily allow lawmakers to redraw congressional districts, shaping representation & elections for years to come. Early voting runs through April 18! Learn more: ow.ly/LbA950YyNZT #VoteEarly

Ending the use of a race-based kidney test is helping Black patients access transplants sooner, correcting a harmful bias that delayed life-saving care. 🔗 wordinblack.com/2026/03/endi... #HealthEquity #RacialJustice #KidneyHealth #EquityInCare

Join Dr. Gail Christopher as opening keynote at Tufts’ 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference on April 11th & 12th. She’ll explore how systemic inequities & clinical disparities impact women’s health—& what’s missing in care systems. 🔗 bmhc.vfairs.com #BlackMaternalHealth #ReproductiveJustice

#HOPEinAction Podcast | Episode 2: #FoodJustice & Sovereignty (Part 2) In the second half of this powerful conversation,Treasure Sheppard and MB Mitcham dive deeper into community-led solutions and the power of participatory research in advancing food justice. Learn more: ow.ly/4ZZE50Ywl94

Policy Win in Virginia: The state has become the first in the South to pass a statewide paid family & medical leave program, supporting workers & families when they need it most: ow.ly/QuMO50YuLKQ Check out the NCHE Bulletin for more stories like this: www.nationalcollaborative.org/weekly-bulletin/

Anna Julia Cooper became one of the first Black women in the U.S. to earn a PhD and a powerful voice for education, civil rights, and the advancement of Black women. Her work laid important foundations for later movements for civil rights and voting rights. #WomensHistoryMonth #AnnaJuliaCooper

There are 306 Black-owned bookstores across the U.S., & a new national directory is helping readers find & support them. www.nab2.org/directory This comes at a crucial time as book bans & new legislation restricting certain titles continue to spread across the country. Read More ow.ly/RGaS50YrUjM

More than a year after the Eaton Fire, many Black families from #Altadena, California are still displaced. Insurance delays, rebuilding hurdles, & rising costs are keeping families from returning home. Read more about what’s at stake for this historic community. ow.ly/fX4R50YqmIE #housingjustice

On Episode 2 of the #HOPEinAction podcast, Treasure Sheppard shares strategies for pushing solutions back to the community when building collaborative initiatives. Watch part 1 of the Food Justice & Food Sovereignty episode to learn more ow.ly/onGX50YpKgM #FoodJustice #FoodSovereignty#HealthEquity

Are Americans as divided on race as headlines suggest? New research from The Brookings Institution and Gallup finds most Americans regularly engage in interracial friendships, workplaces, and even families — and report largely positive experiences. The data may surprise you: ow.ly/JIfU50YoEig

Indigenous communities across North America are pushing back as massive data centers expand onto their lands—raising concerns about water use, environmental harm, & sovereignty. Resistance is growing as communities demand consent & justice. ow.ly/gaM650Yo9HO IndigenousRights #EnvironmentalJustice

We’re excited to announce the release of part one of episode two of the HOPE in Action podcast: #FoodJustice & Sovereignty! This episode dives into the power of community leadership, food justice, & the movement toward sovereignty in our food systems. www.nationalcollaborative.org/HopeInAction/

This #BlackHistoryMonth, we honor Septima Poinsette Clark — the educator who turned classrooms into catalysts for change. She empowered Black communities with literacy, voting rights & civic knowledge. Her legacy reminds us that "literacy is liberation". May we always be encouraged by her work.

Dr. Gail Christopher will be the opening keynote speaker for this year’s Black Maternal Health Conference, “Women‘s Health Now: Innovations, Equity, and Whole-person care.” Join the virtual event April 10-11. Register today: bmhc.vfairs.com/en/     #BMHC2026 #BlackMaternalHealth #HealthEquity

A fed. judge just allowed residents of Cancer Alley to move forward with a pollution lawsuit against officials in St. James Parish. The suit argues decades of land-use decisions in Louisiana concentrated toxic industry in majority-Black areas — violating their constitutional rights ow.ly/KoR550YiStR

We honor the life & legacy of Jesse Jackson—a towering figure in the Civil Rights Movement & a lifelong champion for justice, equity, & economic empowerment. His voice challenged the nation to live up to its highest ideals—& his work helped move it closer to that promise. May we continue the work.

As we celebrate Black History Month, Dr. Gail Christopher reminds us that Black history isn’t a sidebar—it’s central to the American story. In her latest piece, she calls us to honor the full truth of our shared history— and the contributions that shaped our democracy. Read more: ow.ly/rlFk50Yh7y6

This Black History Month, we honor C.L.R. James (1901–1989) — historian, Pan-Africanist, and author of The Black Jacobins. He reshaped how we understand the Haitian Revolution and centered Black resistance in global history. His work still inspires movements for justice worldwide. #BlackHistoryMonth

New versions of the #SAVEAct would require proof of citizenship (like a passport or birth certificate) to register to vote. Over 21M Americans don’t have these documents readily available—potentially blocking millions from voting. Read more from the Brennan Center ow.ly/Lss950Ye2jS #VotingRights

During the NCHE Town Hall: Ensuring Safety and Security in Communities Today, Dirk Butler, Chief Program Officer at NAF, shared how today’s youth give him hope for the future through their leadership and commitment to safer communities. Watch More: youtu.be/XZaCUe_I2c8?... #YouthLeadership #Safety

“When the community tells you that your work is helping them heal, it’s a reminder that purpose-led artistry is bigger than us. It’s about creating spaces where people feel seen, heard, and empowered.” — Mahoganee Amiger Catch this powerful moment on the #HOPEinAction podcast! ow.ly/8PTl50Y9qPH

In "The Sum of Us," Heather McGhee explores the dangerous myth that progress for one group means loss for another. During her powerful MLK Day convo with Tonya Mosley, she highlights voices from factory workers to scholars, reflecting on unity over division. Listen now: ow.ly/ajnM50Y8WHE