COVID-19 cases are on the rise again across much of the United States as the highly contagious Omicron and Delta variants continue to spread. Increasing the rate of vaccination in all communities is critical in order to avoid another prolonged deadly coronavirus surge. Organizations and individuals across the country have helped share this urgent message, building vaccine confidence within their...

Our 2021 Remixing Public Health Gala was nothing short of EPIC! Hundreds of our incredible supporters joined us virtually on October 21st to celebrate the work we have been doing to achieve health equity. Here are our top 10 moments of the night: 1. Doing the “Dougie” is tradition at this point If you’ve been to our previous Galas you...

Sugar comes in many forms, is ubiquitous in modern-day foods and beverages, and has over 150 different names, making it difficult to spot. To raise awareness about the hidden sugars in the many foods we eat, we’ve teamed up with AREA 23 to launch Lil Sugar Master of Disguise. Lil Sugar is a fun, educational, engaging, multi-platform nutrition literacy campaign...

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and those who selflessly lend their well-respected voices to advocate for critical issues surrounding health, we are excited to launch Inmunidad Comunidad, a Spanish-language extension of Community Immunity - our rap anthology about vaccines. COVID-19 and its variants have disproportionately impacted the lives of millions of Latinos nationwide but thankfully, the number of COVID-19...

Disparities in colorectal cancer continue to increase and disproportionately affect African American and Latino adults. Early detection is critical because colorectal cancer is beatable in 90% of cases when discovered early. Despite this, African American adults are approximately 20% more likely to get colorectal cancer and about 40% more likely to die from it than most other groups. Latino adults...

Did you know that if we can encourage 80% of the population to get vaccinated against COVID-19, we can achieve the community-wide immunity we need for social activities to return to normal? Currently, more than half of adult African Americans have expressed hesitation about the vaccine and have no plans to get vaccinated. Hip Hop Public Health is addressing the...

Music is a universal language and hip hop has transformed into a ubiquitous art form and culture that influences and uplifts youth. Since August 11, 1973, hip hop has evolved into a global cultural phenomenon. Today, it is the number 1 genre of music in the US and a force for equality and equity. In celebration of the 48th anniversary...