

ABOUT STATE OF BLACK HEALTH
Presented by The Center for Black Health & Equity,
The State of Black Health conference is where hundreds of community leaders and equity advocates from every background come to address themes and find solutions for the social and economic injustices that have marginalized Black communities and led to deep health disparities. This year's theme, ¡Salud! Health Equity in Focus, is a salute to our host island, Puerto Rico. It signifies The Center's focus on the health and well-being of all Black people.
Within our Institutional Injustices, Economic Barriers, and Wellness & Chronic Disease Disparities conference tracks, we offer stimulating panel discussions, engaging breakout sessions, and networking opportunities for attendees. We also partner with and support local institutions and businesses. The Center is a high-integrity public charity, and all money generated by our event goes toward the implementation of our proven framework for policy and social change.
Leaders and pioneers share their experience
MARK LAWRENCE
Has been nominated for two Emmy Awards for his work on the short film The Flourish and on his co-produced short $TACK$.

SHAVON ARLINE-BRADLEY
Expands the leadership and strategic capacity of government, corporation, foundation and non-profit partners based in Maryland
A GREAT EXPERIENCE
"This was my first time attending this conference, and I've learned so much and got to engage with incredible Black leaders from across the country to imagine a better future for our people."



INSTITUTIONAL
INJUSTICES

economic
barriers

WELLNESS &
CHRONIC DISEASE
DISPARITIES
Addresses how injustices in our nation's judicial, educational, and federal institutions produce unhealthy communities and promote health inequality.
Explores how unemployment and the attainment of livable wages contribute to current health disparities and remains a primary concern in Black communities.
Reviews corporate, community, healthcare, and governmental public health efforts that are moving the needs toward reducing HIV, COVID-19, cancer or other disease disparities.
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HEALTH EQUITY IN FOCUS
This year's theme is a salute to our host island, Puerto Rico. It signifies The Center's mission to advocate for the health and well-being of all Black people. For more information on health equity concerns in Puerto Rico's communities, check out these resources.
Attendee Overview
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An in-person registration to #SBH2023 includes admission to all events, readings, panel discussions, meetings, and public receptions over the days of the conference, Wednesday, September 6 (pre-conference program at 6:30 pm), through Friday, September 8.
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Meals, lodging, and travel are not included.
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All in-person registration rates also include all virtual programming and content.
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Virtual-only registration includes access to all virtual programming and content, including featured event livestreams.
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For our refund and attendance policies, email sbh@centerforblackhealth.org.
Attendee Resources
This year's conference will be held at the San Juan Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino / San Juan, Puerto Rico. Partner with #SBH2023 to support health equity in our communities. For additional details on the location, sponsorships, and our call for abstracts, click the links below.
