Just Equity for Health

Drawn to Care: Introducing Dr. Margaret Safo

Dr. Margaret Safo

Given the enormous impact that access to quality care provides, one of Dr. Safo’s most powerful tools is her conscientious effort to treat everyone who comes to her with respect and love.

Black Maternal Health and HIV/AIDS: Advocacy Lessons Across Movements

The state of Black maternal health in the United States is dire—and has been for centuries. Despite incredible gains in civil rights, Black women are still three times more likely to die from a pregnancy-related cause than white women. In some places, like New York City, this number is as high as nine times.

Indomitable: Introducing Juan Michael Porter II

Photo of Juan Michael Porter, II

“Living with HIV is sort of an insult because we have everything we need to eliminate this virus. If I can acquire HIV, then anyone can. And it’s best when I say that out loud.” A natural and trained speaker, Juan Michael proudly uses his potent and studied skillset to spread information and education.