HEALTH
Alaska Black Caucus COVID-19 Vaccine Position Statement
We recognize and understand that there are fears in the Black community regarding the COVID-19 vaccine. Our goal is to ensure you make an empowered and educated decision regarding receiving or not receiving this immunization. We strongly recommend that you receive this vaccine since people in our community have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. We see this as a way to protect our people, our businesses, and our legacy.
We encourage you to seek COVID-19 resources that are rooted in science and not fear.
Some places to look include:
Committee Chairs
Allison Hourigan
The Health Committee is currently seeking a Co-Chair. Please contact thealaskablackcaucus@gmail.com with inquiries and referrals.
Committee Description
- work to promote, protect and maintain the health of Black Americans;
- assess the health needs of the people of color community;
- advocate for equal access to health education, care, treatment and research for people of color;
- sponsor health-related activities such as health forums, fairs and workshops highlighting issues of importance to Black people; and
- support health initiatives of the Alaska Black Caucus.
Our Aim
The Health Committee aims to promote, protect and maintain the health of Black Alaskans through advocacy, education and research.
Committee Updates
Racism is a Public Health Crisis
A Look Back It has been a full year for the ABC Health Committee. We started off 2021 by drafting a resolution adopted by the
Equity in Health: November Updates
Community Conversations The Alaska Black Caucus Health Committee continues to implement a series of Community Conversations on topics related to COVID-19 and health equity in
Fighting COVID-19 Together
Community Conversations on COVID-19 The Health Committee partnered with community members to host our first fully funded Community Conversation: Fighting COVID Together, Fight with Facts:
Fighting COVID-19: Grant Power
The Health Committee is working to implement projects associated with the Municipality of Anchorage COVID-19 Community Funding Program grant. Community Events Projects funded by the