Advancing Racial Equity & Social Justice Through Critical Conversations and Collective Change

Our nation’s long legacy of racism and discrimination has created health inequities that have resulted in increasing illnesses, death and shortened lifespan years for people of color. Many public health advocates and leaders have sounded the alarm and called attention to this public health crisis and are finding innovative ways to address these challenges. PHI’s CA4Health helps advance health equity across California by centering community voices and collaborating with partners to tackle tough issues.

In 2024, CA4Health served as the lead organizer for the 20th Anniversary ENACT Advocacy Day where 100+ community partners across California participated in health advocacy activities and visits with elected officials. During this same year, CA4Health launched the 5th year of their 21-Day Racial Equity and Social Justice Challenge, a tool for advocates which creates dedicated time and space to build more effective social justice habits, especially those dealing with issues of race, power, privilege, and leadership. Over 400 individuals registered for the challenge.

CA4Health also hosted another year of People.Power.Perspectives., a podcast series highlighting guests advancing health and racial equity.