Allyn Brooks-LaSure

Fighting for health equity as VP/Comms @RWJF *Fmr @civilrightsorg, @statedept, & @epa. Comments/jokes my own. RTs are not. Anti-racist sentiment is always mine.

[RWJF @RWJF]

.@RWJF is committed to ensuring the systems that touch our lives work better for all of us, paving the way to a future where health is no longer a privilege for some, but a right for all. https://t.co/m3HuUOL1Yt

[Dr. Avenel Joseph @DrAvenelJoseph]

We all deserve clean water.

And while the EPA’s goal to require removal of all lead pipes by 2031 may seem ambitious, communities across the country are showing that we can do this.

[RWJF @RWJF]

We all want to live in a country where we are seen, our values are understood, and our communities are set up to flourish.

#Philanthropy brings the unique, if complicated, ability to be a catalyst for creating the conditions to make this possible. https://t.co/gLcKJoyWq2

[Allyn Brooks-LaSure @BrooksLaSure]

We need to ask families what they need, not tell them what they need.

[RWJF @RWJF]

When we assume what children and families need, we risk creating ineffective solutions. Insights from parent and caregiver advisors on the Family Advisory Committee help make our strategies, funding, and programming more equitable. https://t.co/hCueimU9w1

[RWJF @RWJF]

.@RWJF convened a collective of parent and caregiver advisors to gain insights into the systemic, often unnoticed barriers families face in health. Here are their stories. https://t.co/1kPQT8xReE

[CBS News @CBSNews]

A generation has grown up alongside their loved ones with disabilities — 34 years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed. But advocates say there is much more to be done when it comes to health care for people with disabilities. https://t.co/lt8Bsj1oPX

[RWJF @RWJF]

“Access to safe public pools—both as a public health necessity and source of joy in communities—should be the gold standard everywhere,” writes @cullenjones in @CNNOpinion. https://t.co/7Impkj5nPg

[UnidosUS @WeAreUnidosUS]

Expert insights, community experiences and evidence-based strategies are combined in our plenary "Creating Healthier Communities: Transforming Systems for Latino Well-Being." It's time for sustainable changes in health equity! ⏰ #UnidosUS24

[Cullen Jones @CullenJones]

LET’S TALK! 🗣️ WHAT ARE YOUR BARRIERS? For this year’s USA Swimming Trials, I’ve partnered with @RWJF to find out how far people travel to get to their nearest pool. Access to swimming is an important measure of #HealthEquity

COMMENT BELOW and let’s keep the conversation going

[NAACP @NAACP]

60 years ago today, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was signed into law, a monumental step towards equality.

Today, we honor the legacy of those who have fought for justice in this nation and continue to push for a fair and just society for all.

[Mandy Van Deven @mandyvandeven]

"Philanthropy has the ability, opportunity, and mandate to move fast and slow, and to see near and far simultaneously.

We force these narrative binaries, but we actually have the resourcing to do both in partnership with our grantees." @BrooksLaSure

https://t.co/F4ZEeoJqrH

[Dr. Avenel Joseph @DrAvenelJoseph]

We believe race-conscious policymaking is a key way forward for #healthequity and #RacialEquity. Here’s how we can stay the course and pave the way to a future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right. https://t.co/Uk8X7P5bGf

[RWJF @RWJF]

As the U.S. Olympic Team Trials start, we've partnered with @CullenJones—two-time Olympian and first Black swimmer to hold a world record—to talk with fans about the #HealthEquity impacts of barriers to swimming.

VOTE: What is the greatest barrier to swimming or pool access? 🏊🏾

[Mona Shah @Mona__Shah]

Today, let’s celebrate #Juneteenth with @BlackVotersMtr! Their mission to empower Black communities by amplifying Black voices, empowering communities, and driving change is nothing short of amazing. Learn how you can get involved. ⬇️⬇️

https://t.co/vbegrGFokB

[RWJF @RWJF]

We have the power to address health disparities by race, class, and gender by ensuring that all women have access to respectful, culturally relevant, and compassionate care. https://t.co/nN2MFLhID5

[RWJF @RWJF]

A powerful reminder that funders–ourselves included–do not belong at the center of conversations about what makes lasting change–but we also can’t linger too far away.

Let’s center intersectionality, shift power & drive equity transformation. https://t.co/gLcKJoyWq2

[Mona Shah @Mona__Shah]

Data disaggregation is essential for advancing health equity in AAPI communities. By breaking down data, we can develop more impactful policies and research to meet the needs of every community. Watch below for solutions to promote data disaggregation in research.

[Systems for Action @Systems4Action]

.@RWJF is working toward a vision for the future where health is no longer a privilege, but a right.

The long-term focus? Dismantling the #structuralracism that permeates society.

[RWJF @RWJF]

We must work together so that everyone can have the best possible future.

We can achieve #HealthEquity when we:
* Empower communities
*️ Ensure affordable housing
*️ Advance birth justice
*️ Improve public health

[RWJF @RWJF]

@DrJulieMorita’s family experienced the pain and indignity of state-sanctioned racism when they were detained in camps during WWII. Now, with fierce determination, she’s leading our work to dismantle #StructuralRacism. https://t.co/fuAjoiXc6b