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Juneteenth is a day to honor the history of Black Americans and celebrate Black joy, while also acknowledging the ongoing fight for justice and equity. Dive into these 11 books that celebrate the Black experience, in all its diversity and intersections. https://hubs.li/Q02zV0wX0

Step into a journey through time that celebrates the richness, resilience, and profound impact of Black Americans on the tapestry of our nation’s history. This meticulously curated calendar is more than just dates and events; it is a vibrant tribute to the extraordinary contributions, struggles, and triumphs that have shaped the narrative of Black Americans throughout the centuries. This Messenger exclusive calendar invites you to honor, reflect, and celebrate the legacy of Black Americans every day of the year. Let this calendar be a reminder that history, in all its complexities, is a collective tapestry woven with threads of strength, courage, and unwavering determination. https://lnkd.in/dFMrvTke

Juneteenth is a day of reflection, remembrance, and celebration. Let's use this day to amplify Black voices, educate ourselves on our history, and work towards a more just and equitable society. Securities and Advisory Services offered through Davenport & Company LLC

Today is Juneteenth, a recognition and celebration of the freedom of enslaved Black Americans. Take time today to reflect on this important day in history, our nation's progress and the work that must be done to ensure racial justice and equity. To learn more about Juneteenth, visit the online resources from Purdue University at https://bit.ly/3p4nucp.

This Black History Month, we're highlighting influential Black voices and organizations who have made an impact on health equity and policy. In an October 2023 article, Jamila Michener explores racism, power, and health equity through the lens of housing by drawing on the experiences of tenants who confront health-threatening housing conditions. Read more: https://hubs.ly/Q02lHs-k0

We hear a lot about the success of #apms and #valuebasedcare programs, yet what are the unintended consequences of such a blanket approach? Are there other ways to support resource constrained hospitals who care for vulnerable populations? Thanks to Health Affairs and Ashley N. Kyalwazi for bringing the issue of how Medicare Hospital VBP is having unintended consequences of penalizing resource constrained hospitals which care for a high volume of Black adults, causing some greater disparities in health outcomes. This is the exact opposite of the purpose of apms and VBPs. Please take a moment and read the article, the link is in the post.

As we recognize and celebrate Black History Month throughout the month of February, we must remember that Black History is American History, and we must study and remember it always. There are many things we can do as a collective to ensure we’re bringing awareness, love, and light to the black community. Make it a personal goal to: • Use your platform to educate about black history, justice, and equality. • Follow up on the commitments and promises you made during the BLM protests. • Share a post from a black business owner in your community. • Support, shop, and recommend black businesses in your area. • Collaborate and work together with black businesses where you can. Let’s work together to be the change we want to see in our world.

This Black history Month, we're highlighting influential Black voices and organizations who have made an impact on health equity and policy. In a January 2024 article, Ashley N. Kyalwazi and coauthors discuss the Medicare Hospital Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program and how it has disproportionately penalized resource-constrained hospitals caring for high proportions of Black adults since its implementation. Read the full article: https://hubs.la/Q02kXPqY0

This Black History Month there are many ways to celebrate without adding extra labor to Black people. I invite you to…. * Educate yourself about black culture. * Try a product or service from a Black owned business. * Listen to Black music and support Black entertainers. * Appreciate Black art. * Talk to your child(ren) about Black history in America (they mostly do not learn it in schools as the real history is being diluted or totally erased). * Have a genuine conversation with a Black person in your life (i.e. office, school, gym, neighborhood, etc.) * Watch a movie featuring Black characters. * Read a book by a Black author (Amazon and Audible have great sales now, consider “banned” books). * Consider a Black doctor, dentist, veterinarian, therapist. * Seek to understand the Black experience while understanding there is uniqueness within the Black experience. * Research a Black athlete and learn their story. * Go to lunch with a Black professional and learn their story. * Visit a Black church. If you do any of these things, I’d love to hear your experience in comments or private message. ❤️💛💚🖤🤎

This month's article is about the achievements of Black Americans and the health inequities that continue to plague communities of color. You can find it here: https://lnkd.in/eM-zHBeS