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The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD) Center for Justice in Public Health (CJPH) commemorates this February 2024 as Black History Month, recognizing the important role of Black Americans in U.S. History. Black Americans have significantly contributed to the nation’s greatness through innovations like Garrett Morgan’s three-way traffic light; Dr. Charles Drew’s contributions to the development of a safe, effective, blood collection system and organizing America’s first large scale blood bank system; and Katherine Johnson’s role as the first Black woman to work as a NASA scientist and playing an important role in America’s moon landing. Despite these substantial contributions, Black people continue to face systemic discrimination based on the societal construct of race. As we honor these achievements, NACDD is committed to advancing health equity, racial equity, and social justice toward a more just and equitable society. Click the article below to learn exactly how NACDD's Center for Justice in Public Health is advancing health equity, racial equity, and social justice.