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 Chairs-
Amana
Mbise PH.D &
Dr. Aderonke Akindipe
DNP, APRN, MBA, FNP-C
Interested in serving on this committee?
If you are interested in serving on this committee, please register here. A representative of the ABC will contact you to follow-up.
Committee Updates
Health Committee Announcements
The Health Committee continues to meet monthly with a strong commitment to advancing health equity in our community. Our current focus is on increasing awareness and education around STI prevention.
The Voices of Black Alaskan Men: Exploring the Barbershop’s Role in Health
Megan McIlmail, a master’s student in social work at UAA, showcased a poster titled “The Voices of Black Alaskan Men: Exploring the Barbershop’s Role in Health” during the UAA Community
Job eliminations within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)
The Alaska Black Caucus expresses deep concern regarding the recent announcements of job eliminations within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The drastic reduction of personnel, particularly
Health Committee March Report
The Health Committee recently participated in the Annual African American Bettye Davis Summit. Aligned with the summit’s theme of “Healthy Families,” we hosted an engaging panel discussion focused on barbershops
Health February Report
Here’s what the health committee has been up to: The Health Committee is gearing up for the Bettye Davis Healthy Families Summit 2025. We’re expanding on the panel discussion we held
What health topic would YOU like to see us discuss?
Happy new year…The Bettye Davis Health Summit is coming up quickly. Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 8 from 10am to 5pm. As always, it’ll be a day packed with
Black Alaskans Health Status Report 2022
Join Project Power with ABC
Tap anywhere on the flyer to visit the Project Power website and join as part of the ABC cohort. Remember to use Referral Code D-1007 to make sure you are part of the ABC cohort.
Health Equity Grand Rounds ECHO Series
In 2022, The Alaska Black Caucus partnered with The University of Alaska Center for Human Development ECHO Project with support from grant funds awarded by the Municipality of Anchorage Health Department to explore health equity in Alaska.
This series of conversations includes deep dives into health equity and explores solutions and system change.
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: