KCEN amplifies the call to build Black collective power in the health field, particularly in Seattle, a city that boasts some of the most sophisticated and renowned hospitals and medical

institutions in the world. Yet despite this concentration of medical excellence, Black communities continue to experience profound disparities in access, treatment, and health outcomes. The disproportionate impacts of COVID-19, gun violence, and the opioid crisis on Black communities are not isolated events. They are stark reminders of long-standing structural inequities within our healthcare system. KCEN works to shift this reality by supporting community-led health initiatives that center culturally responsive care, trusted community leadership, and equitable access to quality health services. Our work has included support for efforts led by Tubman Health, Dr. Ben Danielson, and Asha, organizations and leaders advancing new models of care rooted in community, dignity, and health justice.