February 2023 Newsletter

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Social Mission Alliance Newsletter

Celebrating Black History

Add Your Response

Social Mission Alliance recognizes the significance of Black History Month, and we want to start a discussion on how to continue the celebration throughout the year.

Black History Month inspired padlet, requesting involvement

Click on the link below to share your response to the following question:

What can institutions do to honor Black excellence throughout the year?

Once you add your response, don’t forget to comment on other posts and follow up with responses to your own!

Book Recommendations

Members of Social Mission Alliance were asked to share book recommendations in honor of Black History Month. Here’s what they said:

Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates

“A personal favorite of mine — this book is a relatable account of a parent relaying their fears and concerns of how the world will perceive and treat their child based on the color of their skin and the world around them.”
– Toyese Oyeyemi, SMA Director

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks book

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

“It makes you really consider research ethics, trust within the community, bodily autonomy, and so much more.”
-Leigh Anne Butler

View the full list.

Ally Spotlight

This month, our Ally Spotlight is dedicated to the Organization for Associate Degree Nursing (OADN). Learn about their organization and collaboration with SMA’s Social Mission Metrics Initiative.

“ADN programs are deeply embedded in their local communities, so our students are uniquely positioned to understand and adapt to many issues confronting their patients…”

View the full interview with CEO Rick García .

Get Involved

Health Equity Activism and Reflection Training (HEART)

Weekly, starting April 5, 2023

Join People Power Health for their 6-week online program to enable healthcare professionals to be effective community organizers and activists. Through this program, you will receive the tools and support you need to effectively advocate for health equity.