Equity Archive

A living library of stories, research, and resources advancing health equity. The Equity Archive is Voices of Equity’s national hub for powerful storytelling, student-led initiatives, and accessible tools to understand and fight health disparities. Explore firsthand narratives, community case studies, health equity explainers, and multimedia content—all curated to educate, inspire, and drive change.

Redlining and Heart Disease
Featured2026-04-01

Redlining and Heart Disease

by Voices of Equity Education Team

How a 1930s housing policy still shapes cardiovascular risk. This article explores how HOLC redlining maps created disinvestment patterns that persist today — leading to urban heat islands, air pollution exposure, and worse cardiovascular outcomes in formerly redlined neighborhoods.

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module2025-10-02

General Body Meeting 1: Understanding Health Equity

Educational module from our first general body meeting covering the fundamentals of health equity

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module2025-10-09

General Body Meeting 2: Stigmas

Educational module from our second general body meeting on stigmas in healthcare and health equity

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module2025-10-16

General Body Meeting 3: Socioeconomic Status

Educational module exploring the impact of socioeconomic status on health outcomes.

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module2025-10-23

General Body Meeting 4: Location

Analyzing how geographic location and built environments influence community health.

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video2025-11-01

The Science and Stigma Behind Addiction | Voices of Equity

Explore the biological mechanisms of addiction and the social stigmas that prevent effective treatment and recovery.

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video2025-11-05

Addiction & Health Equity – Why Recovery Starts with Understanding

Why understanding the root causes of addiction is essential for achieving health equity.

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video2025-10-01

Keynote Speaker: Ryan Leaf - Addiction and Recovery

National Health Equity Week 2025 Keynote addressing addiction, mental health, and the journey to recovery.

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video2025-10-02

National Health Equity Week 2025: Addiction and Health Equity Speaker Panel

Expert panel discussion on the intersection of addiction and health equity.

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