FAMU and UF Enhance COVID-19 Awareness Campaign
FAMU and University of Florida partner to enhance COVID-19 awareness in African American communities through targeted outreach and clinical trial participation.
community outreach
Breast Health 101 Event Begins Important Conversations
Miss HT launched Breast Health 101, featuring breast cancer survivors sharing their stories to raise awareness in the African American community. The Austin event included educational panels and support group discussions.
COVID-19 Tests at Simmons Bank Field Clinic
429 COVID-19 tests were administered to Jefferson County residents at Simmons Bank Field on May 30. The clinic resulted from a partnership between UAPB, Pine Bluff, and Arkansas Department of Health.
Black Cardiologists Launch COVID-19 FAQ Program
The Association of Black Cardiologists launches FAQ Community Watch program to combat COVID-19 myths in underserved communities, focusing on African Americans with heart disease.
Chicago Police Work to Heal Relationship with the Community
Chicago police officers launch a baseball league in Englewood to rebuild trust with the community. The initiative aims to heal strained police-community relations in the violence-plagued neighborhood that produced NBA star Derrick Rose.
Greg Street Launches We Need 2 Read Scholarship in Atlanta
V-103’s Greg Street launches $10,000 We Need 2 Read scholarship program for Atlanta high school students, promoting literacy through teamwork challenges.