Building Health Coalitions in the Black Community

Abstract

An Historical Analysis of Health and Collaborative Efforts in African American Communities The Federal and Foundation Emphasis on Coalition Initiatives Coalitions in Theory and Practice The Urban Context Coalitions Combating Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Use The Black Faith Community and Public Health Communities of Color Respond to Environmental Threats to Health The Environmental Justice Framework Rural Coalitions and Substance Abuse Prevention A Case Study Approach Sustaining and Maintaining Coalitions Building Community-Developed Coalitions A Practical Approach Appendix Community Coalition Member Training