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.
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Health 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.
Read More“CBCF Perspectives” OPINION: Black Health Matters
Here is a typical scene across Black America: it’s the first Sunday of the month and the family gathers for another Sunday dinner.
Read MoreHIV in My Community: Anacostia Gets Tested
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention says African Americans accounted for an estimated 44% of all new HIV infections among adults and adolescents (aged 13 years or older) in 2010, despite representing only 12% of the US population.
Read MoreCBCF to Host National HIV Testing Day in D.C.
The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Incorporated (CBCF), has partnered with WHUR 96.3 FM radio, the Whitman-Walker Health Max Robinson Center and the Community Education Group for the seventh annual National HIV Testing Day, a yearly campaign to encourage and educate African Americans about the importance of getting tested for HIV and knowing their status.
Read MoreImproving Learning and Development Outcomes: The Importance of Family Involvement
Three decades of research has demonstrated that quality family involvement coupled with high expectations improves student learning, behavioral and developmental outcomes.
Read MoreWorld AIDS Day: Statistics Show Increase in HIV/AIDS Infection Rates Among African Americans
During a recent moment of reflection, I realized there are certain shared memories for every generation. One milestone in the 90’s was definitely Magic Johnson’s announcement that he was diagnosed with HIV on November 7, 1991.
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