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Vision - Realizing Healthy Black Communities
Mission - To develop and promote solutions that achieve healthy Black communities

04/14/2026

"The Council on Black Health convening was designed to move participants from discussion toward commitment. The recommendations that emerged from our session reflect that intent: build the accountability infrastructure, develop open-source policy frameworks, publish a collective position on AI and data sovereignty, and bring community members into technology design from the earliest stages." — Dr. Solomon Abiola

We're so appreciative of Dr. Solomon Abiola and Georgina Dukes-Harris, founder of Swishvo, for an incredible session at the 2026 Council on Black Health last month.

We must commit to using technology as a tool to support, not replace, human connection and trust. A critical element of doing that is ensuring that Black communities are not left out of the emerging technological advances rapidly reshaping our world and our care.

Dr. Abiola wrote a wonderful reflection on The Black Tech Collective about the workshop and the insights gathered from the session on AI, health equity, and the role our communities must play in shaping the technology that defines their care.

We invite you to read his article and share your thoughts. https://theblacktechcollective.org/blog/technology-built-for-us-reflections-from-the-2026-council-on-black-health-convening

03/27/2026

At the 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop, Monique Weeks, Director of Outreach Engagement and Transportation at The C. W. Williams Community Health Center, Inc challenged attendees to connect with one another as both individuals and organizations in order to solve our communities’ most pressing health equity challenges and to expand the impact of our work.

The C.W. Williams Community Health Center, based in North Carolina, is reimagining health equity by providing a mobile health unit to their community. Through their medical, maternal, behavioral, and dental services, they are ensuring patients receive comprehensive, connected care.

03/24/2026

Last week, our very own Tiffany Eaton, DrPH, MPH attended an incredible exhibit at the NIH-CEAL (National Institute of Health-Community Engagement Alliance) Annual Meeting in Charlotte, NC called, “Deep Roots: Resilience, Sacrifice, and Perseverance”.

This exhibit, curated by Cheryl Emanuel, Dr. Monika Rhue, and their teams, showcased the history of health disparities and health equity policies, community engagement inititiaves, and highlighted the influence of women public health leaders in North Carolina, including our CEO, Dr. Melicia Whitt Glover.

03/18/2026

How would our society be transformed if nature were universally accepted as basic foundational knowledge, and access to quality food were considered a human right?

At the 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop, Shun Mack and Amanda Story from in Birmingham, Alabama, shared their food access solution that ensures young people can lead, create, and grow a healthy future for themselves and their community.

We’re so excited about the work they’re doing and the ways that it can be scaled across the nation.

03/09/2026

The 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop may be over, but we are just getting started with our collective action plan.

In the coming weeks and months, we’ll be sharing insights from the workshop and putting our roadmap into action. But for now, THANK YOU!

From our attendees to our sponsors, AARP, Reach Beyond, The Center for Closing the Health Gap, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, and Rhythm BP, we are so appreciative of the ways that you showed up.

The 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop was as impactful as it was because of everyone who collaborated and contributed to the health of Black communities across the nation.

We are grateful.

- The Council on Black Health Team

03/06/2026

We’ve kicked off our 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop! Today, we’ll be engaging in breakout sessions, roundtable talks, and listening to incredible speaker sharing their ideas and insights.

AND we’re excited welcome Deborah Phillips, the Executive Director of Black Directors Health Equity Agenda, Inc. as our keynote speaker.

02/26/2026

NEXT THURSDAY is the opening night of the 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop!

Rooted & Rising: A Gathering for the Future of Black Health
📍 Houston | 🗓 March 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM

🎟 Space is limited. Advance registration required. Link in bio.

Before the national workshop begins, we’re opening the doors for one powerful evening of conversation, connection, and collective imagination.

Join us on March 5th at 5:00 PM in Houston for the opening night welcome dinner and virtual conversation with Cebo Campbell, award-winning author of Sky Full of Elephants, followed by a networking cocktail reception.

This is not a lecture. This is not a traditional conference session. This is a space to think bigger, together.

*If you’ve registered for the 3-Day convening, this event is included in your registration.

02/24/2026

It’s not too late to register for the 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop in Houston, March 5-7!

Join us for three days as we create a unified roadmap toward optimal health in Black communities. Expect a highly collaborative environment with breakout sessions and expert-led discussions.

We’re skipping the boring conference format. We’re coming together to get work done and create systems-level change.

LAST DAY to register is March 1st!

Request an invitation: Link in bio

02/13/2026

“We’re at a critical moment. Black communities are still dying from preventable causes. We have the knowledge, the expertise, and the resources to change that. But we can’t do it in silos. This workshop is about harnessing our collective power to create systems-level change.” — Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover, Executive Director of The Council on Black Health

The 2026 Council on Black Health Workshop is less than a month away, taking place in Houston, TX from March 5-7, and we’re assembling some of the brightest minds in the nation to create a unified roadmap for achieving optimal health in Black communities.

This isn’t just another conference.

It’s a working session where we’ll be rotating through breakout sessions, adding our expertise and organizational resources to strengthen each approach.

We’re driving real, systems-level change.

11/23/2025

Congratulations to on 5 years of community-centered work and the opening of the new Just Strategies Hub!

Pictured: Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika, Founder, Council on Black Health, and Dr. Dwayne Wharton, Founder & Senior Advisor, Just Strategies.

02/17/2025

Building Healthier Futures

💪🏾 In the face of systemic challenges, Black communities have historically created their own solutions—establishing clinics, schools, and safe spaces for recreation and healing. These efforts show the resilience and innovation of our community.

✨ Question: What support, resources, or changes would help Black individuals and families live healthier lives? Let us know your thoughts! 🏥🌳

02/10/2025

✊🏾 From the Civil Rights Movement to the establishment of Black sororities, fraternities, and community organizations, Black-led groups have been at the forefront of advocating for justice and equality. Their work continues to pave the way for meaningful change.

✨ Question: What can Black-led organizations do to break down barriers to health and well-being and make real changes? Drop your ideas below! 🌟📢

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