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SHLI reflects on the significance of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday, noting that while this recognition marks a cultural shift, continued work is needed to educate, inform, and change policies to break down systemic barriers to equity.

This research study analyzed changes in state reporting of COVID-19 data by race/ethnicity between April and November 2020, revealing significant gaps in data collection that prevent a true accounting of the pandemic's impact on racial/ethnic minority communities.

SHLI premiered a two-part animated series of "The Allegory of the Orchard," an excerpt from Daniel E. Dawes' book The Political Determinants of Health, illustrating barriers faced by racial and ethnic minority communities and the importance of addressing political determinants.

Dr. David Satcher received the prestigious Rev. Robert Ross Johnson Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Rotary Club of Buckhead, recognizing his medical and educational accomplishments and profound impact on health equity throughout his career.

The American Medical Association and the Satcher Health Leadership Institute at Morehouse School of Medicine announced a collaborative fellowship to empower physician-led advocacy that advances equity and removes barriers to optimal health for marginalized communities, with applications due March 31, 2021.

This insightful op-ed by Daniel E. Dawes and Brian C. Castrucci highlights the need to continue advancing health equity post-COVID-19 pandemic through systemic policy change rather than returning to pre-pandemic "normal."

Google CEO Sundair Pichai announced grants to help create equitable access to COVID-19 vaccination sites, with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute collaborating to collect vaccination data that will help provide resources to health providers and community leaders.

SHLI honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy, noting how his vision for equity and justice continues to inspire their work to educate and train leaders who move the health equity needle forward.

The Satcher Health Leadership Institute partnered with UBER Technologies to offer 10 million free rides to vaccination sites, targeting communities of color who have been hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure transportation access for both vaccine doses.

Discusses balancing data collection with community needs, urging public health professionals to examine internal biases while using data responsibly to advance equity.

The Health Equity Tracker has been updated to include data from United States Territories including Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and American Samoa, allowing users to track available health outcome data in these areas.

This video series explores the history, purpose, vision, and mission of the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, providing an intimate look at the Health Equity Tracker project and why accounting for health data disparities is crucial for underserved communities.

Announces the launch of the Health Equity Tracker, a comprehensive data platform tracking COVID-19's impact on marginalized communities, with support from Google.org and Gilead Sciences.

The Health Equity Tracker Project was created through collaboration between the Satcher Health Leadership Institute, the CDC Foundation, Google.org, Gilead Sciences, and the Annie E. Casey Foundation to collect and clearly present health disparity data to drive response toward areas most in need.

Google.org awarded a $1 million grant to the Satcher Health Leadership Institute to collect and analyze detailed data on the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on communities of color, with Google engineers and data scientists supporting the six-month project.

YouTube and the Kaiser Family Foundation are partnering with the Satcher Health Leadership Institute to produce a video series examining health equity through the lens of healthcare access, alongside The Loveland Foundation and National Birth Equity Collaborative who will focus on mental health and maternal health respectively.