Who this is for
Employers, universities, healthcare systems, and funders seeking to understand and address the specific barriers Black communities face when accessing wellness services.
Key barriers
- Historic and ongoing mistrust rooted in systemic racism and institutional harm.
- Lack of culturally safe providers who understand anti-Black racism and its impact on wellness.
- Stigma shaped by cultural norms, community expectations, and fear of consequences.
- Privacy concerns amplified by experiences of surveillance and over-reporting.
What systems should change
- Invest in Black clinician recruitment and retention.
- Redesign intake to reduce harm, offer choice, and build trust from first contact.
- Create accountability and repair pathways when harm occurs.
- Fund community-led programming and peer support models.
Turn this into action
We can deliver a training for your team and provide a companion toolkit for implementation.