On this first day of Black History Month, we kick off this annual celebration to recognize the often-neglected achievements of Black Americans and the significant role we play in building America. While our achievements cannot be fully appreciated in a singular month, we acknowledge and celebrate the achievement of Black Women. Together, we are improving our mental, physical, … Read More
Objectives Increase the awareness, build knowledge, and expand capacity to mitigate the impact of COVID- 19 on vulnerable Black and Brown populations in Hamilton County. Understand the evolving attitudes, perceptions and barriers regarding the COVID-19 vaccines. Update campaign collateral to reflect evolving attitudes about COVID-19 and the vaccine. Click to View the Full Report (PDF)
Equitable and sustainable housing opportunities, economic security, good physical and environmental health, peace and safety are some of the challenging conditions many face while living in African-American communities. Often, those communities are overflowing with dilapidated and condemned buildings and homes that lack greenery. The neighborhoods are filled with crime and pollution, and they’re surrounded by … Read More
Caregivers are necessary and courageous in the face of life-altering circumstances. Especially during these trying times, the need for caregivers is particularly crucial as health and wellness crises affect our community’s most vulnerable — children, the elderly, the disabled, and those who live with chronic illnesses. An estimated 53 million American adults were unpaid caregivers in 2020, according … Read More
The Greater Cincinnati YWCA just announced Renee Mahaffey Harris, President/CEO of Closing the Health Gap, as a 2021 YWCA Racial Justice Honoree. She is recognized for her commitment to advocating for marginalized populations, using advocacy, education, and community outreach to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities in our region. Those efforts include: Jointly implementing Cincinnati … Read More