The profound inequities that have been exposed throughout this crisis continue to disproportionately impact communities of color. Families remain economically vulnerable, children and young people have increased anxiety and depression, and illness and death continue.
I taught 135 students today. The two rooms were packed with no open seats. Only about 40 students had masks. When I described why I am wearing a mask and having virtual office hours (1 year old at home, his grandpa doing chemo treatment), I got eye rolls and dramatic sighs.
Writing these books has truly been a labor of love!! Paperback and Kindle versions are available now on Amazon. Other formats will be available soon! Link in bio! 👆🏽 #Blackchildshining
“If we don’t bridge those gaps and we don’t address the specific disparities for African American and Latinx populations, in particular, it’s going to be more difficult for us to end the epidemic any time soon.” -Sable Nelson #WorldAIDSDay2019 https://t.co/JPhRhkO6x6
Sharing our concept paper! Together we can be disruptors and reclaim the humanity of boys and young men of color. This is the pathway to health and thriving. @BMeCommunity@JoinBMe@CitiesUnited@BMAchievement
@DrDeeKnight@EyeZick Doc!! They glossed right over MOST of what that sister said and I was like, wait! Go back to her! We need to talk to HER! I was legit annoyed.
Two years ago today, we officially launched the Forward Promise National Program Office. Thanks to the investment of @RWJF, we proudly support 9 amazing grantee organizations and 20 dynamic Leadership Fellows. @DrRichBesser, @drdwayneproctor @mzsimmons
Executive Director of @_BEAMorg & @RWJF Health Equity Award winner, @YoloAkili, shares with @drdwayneproctor, how BEAM tackles harmful narratives & internalized feelings in #BYMOC & black communities re: mental health, masculinity as well as systemic barriers to accessing care.
We’re here LIVE at the #MBKRising event to share our vision for how we contribute to a #CultureofHealth, which includes helping to create #HealthyVillages for #BYMOC to thrive. Watch the livestream for the latest updates: https://t.co/TxO7pmxVJ2 (@RWJF)
Congrats to the @RWJF Award for Health Equity winners @OhemaaAngie, @ConardSha, @XinQiDong, @YoloAkili, Suzanne Held, Alma McCormick, Angela Settle, @TeresaAllton68, Janeth Tapia, Becky Tuttle, and Cante Waste Win Zephier. Get to know these amazing leaders!https://t.co/0JkwO16kKk
Our struggle is not the struggle of a day, a week, a month, or a year—it is the struggle of a lifetime. Be persistent and consistent. We shall overcome. #GoodTrouble