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It’s Time to Ditch Toxic Social Media Platforms
February 4, 2025By Chauncey DeVega, Salon "we must practice disciplines that calm our nervous system" "Just as marketers of beverages, tobacco and alcohol used emotional images and slogans to addict consumers to their products, today the social media world...
Hope is at the heart of “healthy mourning”
January 29, 2025By Chauncey DeVega, Salon "I am reminded that the journey for justice is a long and hard-fought one, but I believe that victory will be ours." In her latest Salon interview, Dr. Christopher offers profound insights on navigating grief in times...
Healing Racism’s Harms in Nursing
January 23, 2025Dr. Gail Christopher and collogues discuss the challenges and opportunities for creating a culture of equity within nursing. (Learn...
2025 National Day of Racial Healing Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher
January 21, 2025FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 21, 2025 Contact: Michael K. Frisby [email protected]/202-625-4328 STATEMENT BY DR. GAIL C. CHRISTOPHER, NCHE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ON THE NATIONAL DAY OF RACIAL HEALING President Jimmy Carter Epitomized...
Our Country and Democracy Demand Open Hearts and Minds
January 3, 2025"The election left some Americans elated, others bereft, and all of us divided. It’s time for collective healing and self-care." By Gail C. Christopher, Washington Monthly (Read...
Dr. Gail Christopher Delivered an Inspiring Address at the Pfizer 2024 Health Equity in Action Summit.
December 20, 2024In October, Dr. Gail Christopher served as a guest speaker at the Pfizer 2024 Health Equity in Action Summit. Her impactful opening remarks established a strong foundation for the event, highlighting the summit’s objective: to identify solutions...
Leveraging Data in Pursuit of Food Justice
December 11, 2024Check out Dr. Gail Christopher's insights in Robert Wood Johnson Foundation's new State of Childhood Obesity report on leveraging data for food justice. (Read...
Gender pay gaps vary by state, industry, job and race and ethnicity. Here’s where pay disparities are the widest
April 10, 2024Census data shows women earning 84 cents for every dollar men make, with even bigger disparities for women of color and those in finance. Despite education and industry, the pay gap persists. By Alex Gailey, Bankrate (Read...
Statement From Gail Christopher On New OMB Federal Data Collection Standards
April 4, 2024To build a society where all Americans can live their healthiest and most vibrant lives free from discrimination, everyone needs to be seen. Being seen means being recognized, being heard, and getting your needs met, no matter your race or...
Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher on the Supreme Court’s Destructive Affirmative Action Decision
July 3, 2023Statement by Dr. Gail C. Christopher, Executive Director, National Collaborative for Health Equity DESTRUCTIVE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION DECISION WON’T STOP EQUAL RIGHTS PROGRESS The decision by the U.S. Supreme Court to end affirmative action in...