JUST IN: Pfizer's Covid-19 vaccine was 100% effective in a trial for kids aged 12 to 15, potentially paving the way for shots for teens and pre-teens before the next school year trib.al/lq2EN83

A reminder that resistance and resilience is in our blood...instagram.com/p/CNNMkKxHDx5/

Today's #nphw2021 theme is Advancing Racial Equity... instagram.com/p/CNVljmbHDaC/ #publichealth #nphw

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This week we are joined by the amazing Caroline Ezekwesili, MPH to talk all things doula. Join us as we learn about what a doula is, the types of services they offer & key questions to ask when looking for a doula. anchor.fm/projectblacck/… #blackdoulas #doula #blackpodcasters

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As we await the verdict, we send love to the family, friends, and community of George Floyd. His life mattered and he should still be here.

Beloved community! 👋🏾 It’s time to save the date! Get ready for the 5th Year Anniversary of the National Black Maternal Health Week #BMHW22 Campaign (April 11-17, 2022)! 🤩 💜 #BMHW22 Theme: Building for Liberation Centering Black Mamas, Black Families, and Black Systems of Care

The discipline of public health lies at the intersection of science and social justice. Its goal is to promote health and prevent disease through education, research, and advocacy. Throughout history, Black Americans have made invaluable contributions to the field. (Continued)

Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that 20 major internet providers will provide high-speed, high-quality internet for no more than $30/month. This is big. Check if you are one of the 48 million households who qualify for the Affordable Connectivity Program at getinternet.gov.

Broadband access is a public health issue. It has been well-documented that socioeconomic factors such as education & employment have important implications for health outcomes. It can limit educational and economic opportunities in digitally isolated communities.

"In Black America, the grocery store is not just a transactional site of money for food....These trips with our mothers and grandmothers are where we inherit pieces of our family recipes through as we weave through fluorescent-lit aisles." - @ryanncmonteiro

Children should be able to go to school to learn and play. Families should be able to go to the grocery store to buy food. People should be able to go to their place of worship in peace. We need reform.

The US Supreme Court just overturned Roe v. Wade. Does that mean abortion will become illegal? Here's what you need to know about the ruling trib.al/THdgAxL

26 state are expected to ban or severely restrict abortion rights in wake of the Supreme Court's ruling overturning Roe v. Wade. abcn.ws/3u0aeFD

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

People of color will likely face the brunt of negative impact following the Supreme Court's overturning Roe v. Wade, abortion rights advocates warn. abcn.ws/39QCdAB

The clinic staff spent Friday canceling the appointments of 60-70 patients scheduled for abortions in the coming weeks. “Some patients broke down and could not speak through their sobbing. Some patients were stunned and didn't know what to say. Some patients did not understand.”

Join us on Mon, Oct. 31 at 7:00 pm ET for Real Talk: Menopause and Reproductive Justice with Black Girls Guide to Surviving Menopause, Creator/Curator, Omi Burney-Scott and @BirthEquity Research Scholar, Najjuwah Walden. Register: bit.ly/NBEC-real-talk