October 2020 - BlackHer.us

On Changing the Narrative Around and Advancing Health for Black Women: An Interview with Natalie Burke

by Dominique Derbigny | Oct 18, 2020 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the week is Natalie Burke, president and CEO of CommonHealth Action, whose mission is to develop people and organizations to produce health through equitable policies, programs, and practices. Natalie and I spoke about the need for power and...

On Building An Equitable Housing System: An Interview with Andreanecia Morris

by Kelly Macías | Oct 11, 2020 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the Week is Andreanecia Morris, executive director of HousingNOLA, a partnership between community leaders, and dozens of public, private and non-profit organizations dedicated to solving the affordable housing crisis in New Orleans. Andreanecia...

On Centering Black Women in U.S. Economic Policy: A Conversation with Janelle Jones

by Jocelyn Harmon | Oct 5, 2020 | Our Sheroes

Our BlackHer Shero of the Week is Janelle Jones, managing director of policy and research for Groundwork Collaborative. Jones coined the term, “Black Women Best” to advance a framework to center Black women in order to advance an equitable economy. Tell me about your...