Black History Month; Recognizing Contributions and Continuing the Fight Against Health Inequities

As we celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the role of my office, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), in advancing racial equity and remaining committed to the enforcement of federal civil rights laws to ensure nondiscrimination based on race, color, and national origin. This month and throughout the year, our office recognizes the countless contributions of Black Americans, the historic fight for equality, and the work ahead to address health inequities for Black Americans.

President Biden reflected on his commitment to equity and diversity in a Proclamation on National Black History Month, 2024. The...