Southcoast Health Celebrates Black History Month
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. For Southcoast Health, it is also an opportunity to bring attention to the complex issue of health equity.
This February, Southcoast Health committed to educating and broadening awareness about the history, triumphs and struggles of Black and African Americans throughout U.S. history. Join us each year as we learn more about our colleagues and community, while reflecting on our own journeys and perspectives.
Featured Faces of Black History Month 2024
Lunch & Learn: The History of Black Hair
On February 22, Southcoast Health employees had the opportunity to join a Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Council Lunch & Learn via Teams or with their colleagues at several on-site streaming locations.
This session provided insight on the history of hair as an integral part of African society and the integration of African and American cultures, including the impact it had on hair and its assimilation. Discussion also included discrimination of hair expression which lead to the passage of the Crown Act.
28 Day Anti-Racism Challenge
Two- thirds of pregnancy-related deaths are preventable, and Black women are three times more likely to die from a pregnancy related cause than white woman. The Southcoast Perinatal Equity Council and the More Voices of Color Employee Resource Group (ERG) encourage you broaden your awareness by participating in the Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement’s (PQI) 28 Day Anti-Racism Challenge. Thank you to everyone who joined in the challenge!
Buy Black New Bedford
Buy Black NB (BBNB) is a free community resource based in New Bedford that serves Black-owned businesses across the South Coast of Massachusetts. Celebrate Black History Month by supporting black-owned businesses, fostering economic empowerment, and contributing to a more inclusive marketplace in our community. Your support makes a difference!
More Voices of Color
One of five Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) at Southcoast Health, the More Voices of Color ERG strives to create a supportive, inclusive community of Southcoast Health Black colleagues and allies whose voices and actions together uplift our Southcoast family and community.
Celebrating Our Colleagues
