Health Justice Leadership Lab

Where grassroots leaders build the skills, power, and infrastructure to transform systems and advance health justice in their communities.

2026 Trainings

Racism is a Public Health Issue
The Social Determinants of Health
Pathways to Health Justice
No Menthol Sunday Community Education
Black Men for Black Maternal Health
Naloxone & Overdose Prevention Training

HEALTH DISPARITIES

DIFFERENCES IN HEALTH STATUS AMONG DISTINCT SEGMENTS OF THE POPULATION INCLUDING DIFFERENCES THAT OCCUR BY GENDER, RACE OR ETHNICITY, EDUCATION OR INCOME, DISABILITY, OR LIVING IN VARIOUS GEOGRAPHIC LOCALITIES

HEALTH INEQUITIES

DISPARITIES IN HEALTH THAT ARE A RESULT OF SYSTEMIC, AVOIDABLE, AND UNJUST SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT CREATE BARRIERS TO OPPORTUNITY

Pathways to Health Justice

Overview: The Pathways to Health Justice Training, developed by The Center for Black Health Equity, and refined by Black Mental Health Village is designed to empower community participants to build capacity, develop infrastructure, and create equity-centered change. The program is grounded in Dr. Robert G. Robinson's Community Development Model (CDM), which emphasizes a community-driven strategy to address health disparities and systemic issues.

Participants will engage in virtual or in-person sessions, discussions, assignments, and hands-on activities. The curriculum is structured to ensure that participants leave with a clear, actionable plan to address health disparities in their community. The training includes four main sessions following a kick-off session, with additional learning occurring between sessions through webinars, technical assistance calls, and self-paced learning.

Objective: The training aims to support community partners in developing and implementing a strategic action plan to advocate for systems and environmental change. Participants will complete key elements designed to demonstrate their plan to decision-makers who have the authority to implement and enforce the proposed changes.

Next Training in 2026. Please register to be notified.

Race

A specious classification of human beings created by White Europeans that assigns human worth and social status using “White” as the model of humanity and the height of human achievement for the purpose of establishing and maintaining privilege and power.