NBCI Launches Vaccines Are Good for America Campaign Targeting Black Communities
The National Black Church Initiative launched a social media campaign on April 19, 2026, called Vaccines Are Good for America, aimed at addressing immunization confusion in Black communities. The initiative is part of NBCI's broader effort to reduce racial health disparities.
The National Black Church Initiative launched a social media campaign called "Vaccines Are Good for America" on April 19, 2026, targeting immunization confusion in Black communities.
NBCI, a coalition of 150,000 African American churches representing 27.7 million members, said the campaign responds to rising vaccine hesitancy and misinformation. The organization urged its member churches to share accurate information about immunizations and encourage congregants to stay up to date on recommended vaccines.
The campaign is part of NBCI's broader mission to eradicate racial disparities in healthcare. The organization has been active on multiple health fronts, including clinical trials, Parkinson's disease education, and breast cancer awareness.
NBCI also launched the African American Parkinson's Patient's Advocacy Organization on April 9, 2026, in Houston and St. Louis. The group aims to increase awareness and support for Black patients with Parkinson's disease, who are often underrepresented in research and clinical care.
The organization's "Heart First" pilot program is running in Miami and Charlotte, focusing on cardiovascular health in Black communities. A new National Black Breast Cancer Fund website also launched this month.
NBCI President Rev. Anthony Evans said the church has a responsibility to be a trusted source of health information in communities where medical institutions have historically failed Black patients. He said the vaccine campaign is designed to meet people where they are, using the church as a trusted messenger.
