📊 Today, the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) was proud to attend the Disaggregation Nation! Data Equity Summit 2025 at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh! Hosted by the Data Disaggregation Action Network (D-DAN), this powerful convening brought together changemakers from

Happy Juneteenth! A Celebration of Freedom 🖤❤️💚 On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, over 250,000 enslaved Black people in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their freedom by Union troops. This day became known as Juneteenth, now

Liver Health Matters Month — Let’s Talk Liver Health! This month, the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) joins the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK in raising awareness of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic

Paving the Way for Safer Streets: Recap of the 5th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop On Tuesday, May 27th, we hosted our fifth Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) workshop—part of the collaborative Data Justice for Pittsburgh’s Black Neighborhoods

🌟 BEC Spotlight: Community Champions - University of Pittsburgh & UPMC IMPACCT Long COVID Initiative 🌟 The University of Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh and UPMC UPMC, in proud partnership with the Black Equity Coalition (BEC), is thrilled to lead the IMPACCT (IMProving Access to

Co-Creating a Culturally Aware Future in Data: Insights from the 5th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop On May 22, 2025, the Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC)—a dynamic partnership between the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and the City of Pittsburgh

Yesterday we wrapped up our 6th Neighborhood Power Building Project (NPP) Workshop at Steel City Squash Steel City Squash — and it was an incredible day of insight, creativity, and community-driven vision! Together, we: 📍 Mapped where participants feel unsafe or notice

Pitt Brain Health: Fighting Alzheimer’s in Allegheny County Brain CHEC-AC is a project aiming to tackle stigma around Alzheimer's disease and dementia with the goal of promoting earlier detection of these disorders in Black and Brown communities in Allegheny County. Brain

🎉 Another Powerful Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop in the Books! 🎉 We had an amazing time yesterday at our 6th Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) Workshop at the South Side Market House! This first session of a two-part series—led in partnership

High Blood Pressure & Heart Health: Heart-Safe Habits for Summer Days Black Americans are at higher risk for hypertension (high blood pressure), and summertime heat can worsen it. It’s time to enjoy the summer festivities AND protect your heart. 💡 Did You Know? - Heat causes

🌳 July is National Park & Recreation Month — a moment to celebrate the power of parks and public spaces in strengthening our health, culture, and community. Unfortunately, Black and underserved communities have long faced barriers to accessing safe, well-funded parks and

🎉 Yesterday’s City in the Streets event was a huge success! Hosted by the City of Pittsburgh City of Pittsburgh, this block-party style gathering brought local government directly to the people — creating space for residents to connect, ask questions, and engage with City leadership

BEC Spotlight – Meet the Team: Jamaica Jones Jamaica Jones serves as the Project Manager for the Black Equity Coalition (BEC) and its Data Justice Working Group (DJWG), where she leads coordination across several of the coalition’s transformative initiatives. With a focus on the

📢 NOW LIVE: Watch the full MADE for Health Justice: Community Data Justice Collaborative (CDJC) panel from the Disaggregation Nation! 2025 Data Equity Summit — now streaming on our YouTube channel! 🎥 Recently held at the Omni William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, and hosted by the