As we commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on January 18, 2021, we recall his powerful impact as an activist for racial equality. The most popular strategies used in the 1950s and first half of the 1960s were based on the…
Taxpayer money should not be used to fund discriminatory programs. Amidst the chaos, unrest, and violence of the final days of the Trump Administration, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) published a final rule that allows federally…
The last two weeks’ events have been recognizably troubling, possibly causing mental distress and fatigue for many of us, our families, and the communities we serve: We mourn Courtney Eshay Key and Tyianna Alexander, two vibrant Black trans women in…
Howard Brown Health mourns the loss of two vibrant trans women whose lives were cut short by an unceasing wave of transphobic violence. Courtney Eshay Key and Tyianna Alexander died tragically from violence in the past two weeks. As pivotal…
It is with a heavy heart that after eight years at Howard Brown Health, I am stepping down from my position as Vice President of the Center for Education, Research, and Advocacy (ERA) to pursue my passion for maternal child…
If you are having difficulty finding employment, Howard Brown Health and Chicago House work together to provide employment assistance to our communities. We can provide help polishing your resume, preparing for an interview, finding job leads, getting transportation assistance, and…
Our COVID-19 services have recently experienced a surge in demand. If you are concerned about COVID-19 and would like more information about what Howard Brown Health offers, please read the below FAQ and call us at 773.388.1600 if you have…
The Vernita Gray Council (VGC), an auxiliary board of Howard Brown Health, is hosting its first donation drive, seeking items for Broadway Youth Center. BYC provides basic needs assistance, healthcare, resource advocacy, mental wellness supports, and education/vocational services to all…
The 2020 election has weighed heavily on many of us. No matter what the outcome, it’s important to take care of yourself, recharge, and reconnect. Whether you need to feel active or need to rest, here are some ways to…
The election this year has been unique in many ways, and we may have to be a bit more patient waiting for final results. Many of us are accustomed to news outlets announcing winners the night of the election, but…
On October 26, 1996, a group of intersex activists organized a public demonstration to share their stories and raise awareness about intersex rights issues outside the conference of the American Academy of Pediatrics in Boston. This was the first ever…
For this year’s election, we’ve interviewed Marissa Miller, a first time voter, to get her insight on what it’s like to cast her first-ever vote during a pandemic. What made you decide to vote in this election compared to other…