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Daniel Dawes discusses the troubling 2021 mortality figures for communities of color in a USA Today article, highlighting how the US is undercounting COVID-19 deaths and the persistent inequities affecting these communities.

The CDC Foundation supported the development of a comprehensive report by the Presidential COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force with recommendations for mitigating inequities caused by the pandemic, with input from SHLI's Daniel Dawes.

Dr. David Satcher, 16th U.S. Surgeon General and founding director of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, received the 2021 Fries Prize for Improving Health for his outstanding achievements and lifetime commitment to eliminating health disparities and championing health equity.

Daniel E. Dawes has accepted an invitation to join the Advisory Committee to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which advises on policy and broad strategies to enable CDC to fulfill its mission of protecting national health and addressing health disparities.

The National Academy of Medicine announced the election of Daniel E. Dawes to its membership, recognizing him as a national leader in health equity whose groundbreaking books have reframed policy conversations and led to actionable solutions.

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute, The University of North Texas Health Science Center, and YouTube announced the Inaugural Garth N. Graham Distinguished Lectureship Award, with the first award going to renowned public health expert Dr. David R. Williams.

Dr. David Satcher co-authored an opinion piece arguing that violence is something we can understand and prevent through a public health approach based on science, prevention focus, and collaborative work.

Dr. Aletha Maybank and Daniel E. Dawes discuss the partnership between the American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute to create the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, designed to help physicians address the root causes of health inequities.

The American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute announced the selection of 12 physicians as the inaugural fellows for the Medical Justice in Advocacy Fellowship, which will empower physician-led advocacy to advance health equity.

The misconception of HIV as a "gay disease" has dangerously overlooked Black women, who account for 54% of new HIV infections among American women yet represent only 8% of PrEP users, highlighting the urgent need for more inclusive prevention messaging.

A personal reflection on the author's brother's suicide, connecting it to new Health Equity Tracker data on gun violence and the rising suicide rate among young adults.

Announces a roundtable bringing together community leaders and experts to discuss data-driven violence prevention strategies, particularly addressing gun violence among Black youth.

Calls for reform of Georgia's HIV criminalization laws, which don't reflect modern treatment advances like U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable) and disproportionately harm marginalized groups.

Examines barriers to mental healthcare for minoritized communities, including discrimination, inadequate coverage, and how these factors perpetuate health inequities.

Personal account of an HIV advocate explaining their motivation despite not being personally affected, and concerns about recent setbacks in HIV prevention infrastructure.

Traces the history of HIV/AIDS in Black communities from the first documented cases, highlighting how disparities began early and have persisted for over four decades.

Addresses the intersection of HIV, mental health, and stigma facing Black women, who experience higher HIV rates linked to limited healthcare access and economic disparities.

Announces a new Health Equity Tracker module tracking cardiovascular and HIV medication adherence disparities among Medicare beneficiaries by race and ethnicity.