2017 Recap of Black Public Health Issues
The BLKHLTH team reflects on major 2017 health issues affecting Black communities and the policies to watch in 2018.
Plant-Based Eating and Food Deserts with Nek the Nutritionist
Nutrition educator Nek the Nutritionist joins BLKHLTH to unpack plant-based eating, food deserts, and how culture shapes Black health.
Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Ayanna Abrams
Dr. Ayanna Abrams joins BLKHLTH to share practical, culturally rooted guidance on therapy, access to care, and supporting Black mental health.
Racial Gaps in Colorectal Cancer
New analysis shows Black Americans face later diagnoses and longer treatment delays for colorectal cancer, leading to worse outcomes and survival rates.
Depression and Black Men
Depression among Black men is often hidden, misdiagnosed, and intensified by racism, poverty, and the weight of harmful masculine ideals.
Georgia Environmental Justice
Georgia’s Black communities face higher cancer risks and health inequities from a legacy of environmental racism, toxic exposures, and unsafe infrastructure.
Bryttany McClendon on Pain, Bias, and Being Believed
Medical student Bryttany McClendon joins BLKHLTH to share her perspective on pain bias, advocacy, and the work of the Advil Pain Equity Project.
Spelhouse 2024
See moments from BLKHLTH’s Spelhouse 2024 activation with Spelman and Morehouse. A day of joy, screenings, and community care.
Sex and Safety: A Conversation with Kim Windvogel
A bold, honest conversation with Kim Windvogel on sex, consent, safety, and the realities of Black pleasure. Watch the full BLKHLTH video podcast.
LIVE: Cancer Moonshot Colorectal Cancer Forum
A recorded forum focused on closing the gap in colorectal cancer outcomes for Black communities.
Reclaiming Wellness in black Communities
A conversation on youth mental health in Black communities, exploring how trauma, stigma, and masculinity shape access to care and what healing can look like through culturally grounded approaches.
Good Down There
A national campaign by BLKHLTH and Cottonelle® that made colorectal cancer screening more accessible for Black communities by centering culturally grounded care, real conversation, and dignity.
Heart of the Houston Cancer Cluster
Breaking down the cancer cluster in Houston’s Greater Fifth Ward by naming the harm, unpacking the system, and connecting Black communities to tools, care, and clarity.
The Link Up Atlanta 2024
See moments from The Link Up ATL 2024, where care, culture, and community came together through health screenings, good music, and local Black-owned vendors.
So You Want to Change the System?
A fellowship program equipping early-career professionals to lead health justice work through policy, care, and community.
Free HIV Self-Test
Take control of your health with a free at-home HIV test. Quick, private, and designed with your safety in mind.
Get Your Free LDL-C Test
Learn how to access free testing for LDL-C, a key cholesterol marker that can impact your heart health.
#BelieveMyPain the Advil Pain Equity Project
An interactive initiative highlighting the inequities in how Black communities experience and treat pain. Explore tools, stories, and resources that validate Black pain and advocate for better care across the healthcare system.
Resources for Black Birthing People
A collection of rights-based resources to help Black birthing people advocate for themselves in medical spaces.
Abortion Care Resources
Plain-language information to help you know your options, your rights, and where to turn for abortion care support.