FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NASHVILLE, TN — June 29, 2026 — The Black Mental Health Village - Community Health Research Institute (BMHV-CHRI) today announced the suspension of its participation in community-based participatory research facilitated through the Meharry-Vanderbilt Community Engaged Research Core (CERC), citing Meharry Medical College's recent public endorsement of the proposed Fisk University data center as incompatible with the ethical foundations of community-engage

Health Justice Coalition Executive Committee L ast Tuesday, March 17, 2026, the Health Justice Coalition (HJC) held its Executive Committee elections and confirmed a powerful team of community-rooted leaders. The Health Justice Coalition Executive Committee reflects our belief that real health justice requires shared leadership across sectors and lived experiences. The newly elected Executive Committee includes: Co-Chair: Melissa Roberts, Friends Against Fentanyl Element Co-

We are excited to announce the addition of two remarkable leaders to our Board of Directors: Dr. Donna M. Dopwell and Dr. Rosemary...