This week highlights two significant milestones in women’s health: the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade on January 22 and Maternal Health Awareness Day on January 23. Roe v. Wade famously enshrined federal protections for abortion rights, but the Supreme Court overturned those protections in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Clinic case.
Read MoreCentering Black Men’s Health: A Call to Action in the Wake of Congressman Donald Payne Jr.’s Passing
As we commemorate Men’s Health Month, the recent loss of Congressman Donald Payne Jr. (NJ-10) due to complications from diabetes, kidney failure, and heart disease serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need to prioritize men’s health, particularly within the Black community.
Read MoreCongressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Policy for the People Health Equity Summit Reflects on Actionable Solutions around the Health Equity Crisis for Black Americans
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation (CBCF) held its Policy for the People Health Equity Summit, a prominent convening of policymakers, thought leaders, advocates, and community members committed to engaging in dynamic discussions on advancing equitable policies to address the needs of Black communities.
Read MoreTowards Equity: Championing Health Justice for Black Women
As National Women’s Health Week unfolds, it’s imperative to shine a spotlight on the enduring healthcare disparities that disproportionately impact Black women
Read MoreSojourner Truth Legacy Project
This event celebrated the legacy of Sojourner Truth, the women of the Congressional Black Caucus, and highlighted equitable healthcare outcomes for Black women battling breast cancer, infertility, inaccessible healthcare, and high-risk pregnancies.
Read MoreCBCF Hosts Black Maternal Health and Heart Disease Discussion at Health Equity Summit
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc. (CBCF) will host a “Policy for the People” Health Equity Virtual series from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.
Read MoreHealth Equity Now
Policy reform and social change movements are pathways to systematically deconstruct barriers to health care and improve the quality of care our communities receive. Health equity is an issue of persistent importance, as gaps in access to care can worsen community health outcomes in the face of a national health emergency such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreCBCF Encourages People to Get Tested in Honor of World AIDS Day
A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) released the following statement on World AIDS Day.
Read MoreCBCF Statement on 6th Annual International Conference on Stigma
A. Shuanise Washington, president and CEO of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF) released the following statement on Howard University’s 6th Annual International Conference on Stigma.
Read MoreMagic Johnson’s Major Health Milestone
With the click of a mouse, I was transported back to that heart-stopping moment on November 7, 1991 when the sports world and a disheartened black America were riveted to this breaking news event.
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