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The Latest HHE Episode:
Addressing Food Insecurity in America
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As an increasing number of Americans struggle with food insecurity and the ever-changing landscape of SNAP benefits, host Ashlei A. Rodgers, MPH chats with Christy Duncan-Anderson of Albertsons Companies Foundation. Hear their candid conversations about efforts to improve access to SNAP benefits, the importance of dignity in food choice, Christy’s approach to meeting folks on their equity journey and practicing self-care.
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Events You May Have Missed
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CEO Alex Quinn at Real: Health Equity Summit
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Real Chemistry’s latest Health Equity Summit focused on why driving equitable innovation isn't just the right thing to do — it's a must-have for any organization. Our CEO Alexandra Quinn joined other industry leaders to discuss real progress, barriers, and tangible solutions to advance the business imperative of health equity
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Annual Ounce of Prevention Conference
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Earlier this month, the Neighborhood Food Action Collaborative presented at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Annual Ounce of Prevention Conference on their approach to building a more equitable food ecosystem in the Boston area. The lessons shared are replicable and demonstrate the power and impact of solutions designed with lived experience at the forefront.
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Mama Glow's Doula Expo Panel
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The Mama Glow Doula Expo panel “Advancing Doula Access and Reimagining Models of Maternal Care'' featured Jennifer Gonzalez, our maternal health program associate, doula and NYCDA co-lead. The day-long event provided a space for birth workers and birth professionals to learn from one another, develop authentic connection, and connect with community.
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CIE Summit - Last Chance to Register
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Next week’s Virtual CIE Summit (June 7-8, 2023) features a jam packed agenda with 25 breakout sessions, inspiring keynotes, special networking events, and more! Connect with subject matter experts on various topics affecting the planning, implementation, and sustainability of community information exchanges.
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Health Leads Celebrates AAPI Month!
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Healthcare Leaders Spotlight Series
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We had a blast celebrating #AAPIHeritageMonth! Check out this spotlight series, created by our digital content manager Danielle Dean, highlighting some incredible Asian American leaders in healthcare who are fighting for racial health equity.
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The team at Very Well Mind and Explore Psychology have updated this curated list of resources, organizations and social media accounts to help uplift the mental health and wellbeing of the Asian Americans & Pacific Islander community. Check it out and share with your network!
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What We're Reading This Month
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Have a recommendation for content? Submit it here!
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The Color of Success: Asian Americans and the Origins of the Model Minority
Author Ellen D. Wu explores the historical origins and impact of the model minority stereotype on Asian American mental health, identity, and health equity. This book describes how this far-reaching, politically charged stereotype continues to have profound implications for how Americans understand race, opportunity, and nationhood.
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Asian Americans in Dixie: Race and Migration in the South
This collection of essays edited by Khyati Y. Joshi and Jigna Desai focus on the lived experiences of Asian Americans in the southern United States. Chapters explores examines the historical and contemporary significance of Asian American migration, religious identities, and racial formations in the South, while highlighting the intersection of race, identity, and health disparities within these communities.
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We Gon' Be Alright: Notes on Race and Resegregation
Through deep reporting with key activists and thinkers, passionately personal writing, and distinguished cultural criticism, author Jeff Chang links #BlackLivesMatter to #OscarsSoWhite, Ferguson to Washington D.C., the Great Migration to resurgent nativism. This book explores changing ideas about Asian Americanness, the impact of a century of racial separation in housing, and the urgent need for social and health equity.
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