National Black Leadership Commission on Health

National Black Leadership Commission on Health Black Health champions the promotion of health and prevention of diseases to reduce disparities and achieve equity within the black community.

12/02/2025

This year, Black Health showed up for our community — again and again.

From hosting a national RSV webinar for new parents…
to expanding food pantry access…
to educating on breast and prostate cancer screenings…
to advocating for Black maternal health…
to providing real information on PrEP, PEP, HIV prevention, and sexual health…
to connecting families with life-saving resources, community care, and support…

Every program we launched, every event we hosted, every resource we shared had one purpose:
to close the health gaps that have harmed Black communities for far too long.

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re raising $250,000 to continue this work — to keep fighting for access, equity, and dignity in every corner of Black health.

If our work has touched you, informed you, protected you, or inspired you, we’re asking you to stand with us today.
Together, we can build the kind of health system our communities deserve.

Donate. Share. Spread the word.
Your support fuels our mission. Link in bio to donate!

12/02/2025

This year, Black Health showed up for our community — again and again.

From hosting a national RSV webinar for new parents…
to expanding food pantry access…
to educating on breast and prostate cancer screenings…
to advocating for Black maternal health…
to providing real information on PrEP, PEP, HIV prevention, and sexual health…
to connecting families with life-saving resources, community care, and support…

Every program we launched, every event we hosted, every resource we shared had one purpose:
to close the health gaps that have harmed Black communities for far too long.

On this Giving Tuesday, we’re raising $250,000 to continue this work — to keep fighting for access, equity, and dignity in every corner of Black health.

If our work has touched you, informed you, protected you, or inspired you, we’re asking you to stand with us today.
Together, we can build the kind of health system our communities deserve.

Donate. Share. Spread the word.
Your support fuels our mission. Link in bio to donate!

What happened to Mercedes Wells in Indiana and Karrie Jones in Texas is not isolated, random, or new. It’s a mirror refl...
11/21/2025

What happened to Mercedes Wells in Indiana and Karrie Jones in Texas is not isolated, random, or new. It’s a mirror reflecting a healthcare system that continues to dismiss Black women’s pain, delay their care, and jeopardize their lives — even in the most vulnerable moments.

Mercedes was sent home in active labor and delivered her baby on the side of a highway.
Karrie screamed for help in a hospital wheelchair while staff asked administrative questions — and gave birth 12 minutes later.

This is not “bad luck.”
This is systemic bias.
This is a pattern.
This is the Black maternal health crisis in real time.

Black women in America are 3x more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications. Not because our bodies are the problem — but because the system is.

Ignoring our pain has consequences.
Delaying our care has consequences.
Denying treatment in labor is not just unethical — it violates federal law EMTALA (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act — a federal law passed in 1986) and puts lives at risk.

Health justice means building a world where Black women are believed the first time.
Where pain is not minimized.
Where safety doesn’t depend on race, ZIP code, or who is on shift that day.

We honor Mercedes and Karrie by refusing to normalize these stories.
We share them because awareness is protection. Accountability is prevention. And health justice is a right — not a privilege.

11/12/2025

Our PrEP campaign is still going strong — because staying informed is one of the most powerful ways to protect your health.

Too many people still don’t know what PrEP is, who it’s for, or that there are multiple options now — from daily pills to long-acting injections that only need to be taken a few times a year. And when information is missing, risk increases.

We’re committed to changing that.
Because when our community has the facts, we make safer choices.
When we understand our options, we advocate for ourselves.
And when we remove fear, stigma, and misinformation — we save lives.

Your protection matters. Your choices matter. Your health matters.
Visit natlblackhealth.org to learn more about PrEP and find what works best for you.

11/04/2025

More than just a newsletter- a resource.

Hit the link in stories to read our newsletter and find assistance. During these uncertain times is when we come together to share information - providing help where it’s needed most.

10/31/2025

From studying 📚 to graduating 🎓 to protecting her health — this is how she preps. 🙌🏾

Preparation isn’t just about what’s next — it’s about staying ready in every area of your life, including your health.

💊 PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an FDA-approved pill or injection that helps prevent HIV before exposure. Because peace of mind is part of the plan.

How do you prep?
Tag and use to show us your version — we’ll be resharing all week! 💜

10/30/2025

detection isn’t just about screening—it’s about knowing your body and taking action before something feels wrong. 💗

Dr. Bert Peterson, Chief of Breast Surgery and board member of Black Health, reminds us that awareness means more than one month of pink ribbons. It’s a commitment to consistent care and early action.

At St. Barnabas Hospital Health System, cutting-edge 3D imaging technology is helping detect breast cancer earlier—bringing advanced, life-saving care to the Bronx.

Here are steps you can take today:

Do monthly self-exams. Get familiar with how your breasts look and feel.

Schedule annual clinical breast exams with your doctor, OB-GYN, or breast specialist.

Get your annual mammogram if you’re 40+ or earlier if you have a family history.

Ask about your full screening plan — including checks for high blood pressure, diabetes, and colon cancer.

Advocate for yourself. If something feels off, speak up and follow through.

Because early detection doesn’t just save lives—it protects our families, our health, and our future. 💜

October is Infant Loss Awareness Month — a reminder that behind every statistic is a story, a mother, and a community fo...
10/29/2025

October is Infant Loss Awareness Month — a reminder that behind every statistic is a story, a mother, and a community forever changed. 💜

Black women are 4x more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes, and our babies are twice as likely to die before their first birthday. These aren’t just numbers — they’re reflections of a system that must do better.

Every birth deserves safety. Every parent deserves support.
That’s why reproductive justice means the right to safe birth, full bodily autonomy, and quality care — before, during, and long after delivery.

🖤 Support Black doulas, midwives, and maternal advocates.
🖤 Listen when Black women speak.
🖤 Remember the babies we’ve lost — and fight for the ones yet to come.

10/24/2025

You can’t pour from an empty cup—and that includes your health.💗

Dr. Michelle Cooke, MD, Owner and Founder of Sol Direct Primary Care, reminds us that getting your mammogram isn’t just about prevention—it’s about power.

🩺 Black women are 40% more likely to die from breast cancer than white women.
⏰ We’re also more likely to be diagnosed younger and at later stages.
💬 But early detection changes everything.

This is your reminder to make the call, book the appointment, and encourage a friend to do the same. TAG YOUR GIRLFRIENDS. Also, men should be checked too 👀

Take care of you. Your life matters. Your health matters.

Find breast cancer screening resources on our website - hit the link in bio!

Because awareness alone isn’t saving Black women’s lives. 💗Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer not bec...
10/22/2025

Because awareness alone isn’t saving Black women’s lives. 💗

Black women are more likely to die from breast cancer not because of biology—but because our pain is dismissed, our screenings are delayed, and our access to quality care is unequal.

That’s why this month, we’re not just wearing pink—we’re pushing for policy, research, and access that reflect our realities.

💡 Here’s how you can act now:

Ask your provider about earlier or more frequent screenings if you have family history.

Support organizations advancing equity in breast cancer research.

Encourage a friend to schedule her mammogram today.

Because early detection saves lives—and equity ensures those lives include ours.

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