National Black Leadership Commission on Health

National Black Leadership Commission on Health Black Health champions the promotion of health and prevention of diseases to reduce disparities and achieve equity within the black community.

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that our health outcomes were already written. They are not.Every choice you mak...
08/12/2026

Somewhere along the way, we were taught that our health outcomes were already written. They are not.

Every choice you make today rewrites the story for you and everyone who comes after you. 30 minutes. A glass of water. A doctor's appointment. Small moves, generational impact.

Save this. Share it with the person in your family who needs to hear it most

Friendly reminder... never put off for tomorrow what can be done today. "Later" may never come. Save this so you don't f...
08/08/2026

Friendly reminder... never put off for tomorrow what can be done today. "Later" may never come.

Save this so you don't forget.

Consider this your sign. Close the news. Put the phone down. Go find something that makes you feel at peace. Joy is res...
07/28/2026

Consider this your sign. Close the news. Put the phone down. Go find something that makes you feel at peace. Joy is resistance. Joy is protection. Joy is yours.

Save this when you need a reminder. Share it with someone who forgot to rest.

40 is the new screening age for us. No excuses. Book the appointment. Protect yourself:- Get screened starting at age 40...
07/23/2026

40 is the new screening age for us. No excuses. Book the appointment.

Protect yourself:
- Get screened starting at age 40
- Load up on fiber - beans, greens, sweet potatoes, lentils
- Move your body at least 30 minutes a day
- Know your family history and share it with your doctor
- Cut processed and red meats from your regular rotation
- Drink water. Stay hydrated. Keep your gut moving.

Your community needs you here. Do the work. 🙏🏾

A parasite outbreak is spreading across the U.S. - and New York is feeling it.Over 400 cases confirmed in NYC alone, wit...
07/15/2026

A parasite outbreak is spreading across the U.S. - and New York is feeling it.

Over 400 cases confirmed in NYC alone, with numbers running 3x higher than last year at this time. Health officials have linked the outbreak to fresh produce and are investigating fast food chains including Taco Bell.

Our communities already face bigger barriers to healthcare - delayed diagnoses, limited access, and under-resourced neighborhoods. We can't afford to wait for the news to reach us late.

Swipe through, get the facts, and share this with everyone in your circle. đź–¤

Ask your doctor for a Cyclospora test by name. Standard tests miss it.

đź”— Tag someone in NY who needs to see this.

"The end of HIV remains within reach. Whether we achieve it depends not on whether we know what to do, but on whether we...
07/14/2026

"The end of HIV remains within reach. Whether we achieve it depends not on whether we know what to do, but on whether we choose to do it." - Shirley Torho

Shirley Torho, CEO & President of the National Black Leadership Commission on Health, delivers this urgent call to action in a powerful new op-ed published in the Amsterdam News. Black and Brown communities carry the heaviest burden of this epidemic, and New York has every tool needed to end it - what's missing is the political will.

Read the full op-ed and hold your elected officials accountable. đź”— amsterdamnews.com (https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2026/07/09/op-ed-new-york-can-end-hiv-whats-missing-is-the-political-will/)

07/07/2026

The future of health equity brought the passion!

That’s the energy our student speakers brought to the 4th Annual Health Equity Summit stage this year.

Our talented student speakers shone brightly as they exemplified the powerful difference between studying health equity and living it.

From mental health and diabetes to HIV and cardiovascular care, our speakers eloquently reminded us that the future of public health is already in the room, and it’s passionately driving the conversation towards a healthier and more equitable future.

The space was filled with the call to think bigger, act bolder, and include more voices in the conversations that impact communities and the whole of society.

This is what the future of health equity looks like; passionate, educated, and unstoppable.

Thank you to all of our phenomenal student speakers. The future is truly in your hands.

07/03/2026

What’s the process to test for Hepatitis C?

The answer is simple - 45 minutes and a quick finger prick. That’s all it takes to know your hepatitis C status.

In this episode of the Capitol Press Room podcast, Shirley Torho, president and CEO of the National Black Leadership Commission and Michael Selick, director of Capacity and Community Mobilization at National Harm Reduction Coalition sit down to talk about what the state of New York is doing, and could be doing, to realize its goal of eliminating hepatitis C transmission by 2030. Shirley discusses rapid finger-prick testing - a simple, accessible tool that’s changing how we approach hepatitis C in our communities.

The conversation goes beyond the test itself, the episode explains why early detection matters, how treatment is more effective than ever, and what happens after care ends; including the fact that many people remain cured long after finishing treatment.

It’s a message of hope wrapped in a call to action, because when testing is easy and treatment works, the only barrier left is awareness and access.

Listen, learn, and share this episode with your network on: The Capitol Pressroom episode titled: The path to ending hepatitis C transmission by 2030.

06/24/2026

You can feel the energy in the room shift when a speaker with conviction, experience, and compassion takes the stage.

Some speakers give you information and others give you a reason to act, to be the change and move the needle forward toward a better, healthier, and more equitable future.

Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson graced us with that, and then some.

Taking the stage at our 4th Annual Black Health Equity Summit, she exceeded the expectations of a typical keynote, delivering a masterclass in leadership rooted in community, policy, and lived experience. She challenged us to be brave and unrelenting in our fight against the structures that increase the gaps of health disparities in our communities and to stop treating mental health and chronic illness as separate issues. The room was reminded to start seeing these issues as the intertwined crises they truly are.

Health equity is more than a conversational topic. The real work means fighting for access, the dignity and respect of our communities, and lasting change even when it’s uncomfortable.

We were truly honored to welcome Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson and have her remind us all that health equity isn’t just a goal. It’s a responsibility.

06/17/2026

What happens when students, healthcare professionals, researchers, advocates, and community members come together around a shared goal of health equity?

You get conversations that challenge assumptions. Research that asks harder questions. And a community committed to improving health outcomes beyond the classroom.

Our 4th Annual Health Equity Summit brought together voices from across New York to explore this year’s theme, The Dual Burden: Mental Health in the Shadows of Chronic Illness.

Throughout the day, attendees engaged with presentations and discussions examining the intersection of mental health and chronic conditions, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, HIV, and other pressing public health challenges affecting our communities.

We were honored to welcome keynote speaker Bronx Borough President Vanessa L. Gibson, along with featured speakers Adrian Guzman, Cristina Contreras, and a talented group of student researchers whose work reflects the future of health equity leadership.

Thank you to every student, speaker, partner, volunteer, and attendee who made this year’s summit possible.

The work continues long after the event ends.

Leave a ❤️💛 if you want to see more from the 2026 Black Health Equity Summit?

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