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Black Equity Coalition (BEC)

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The Black Equity Coalition (BEC) supports the creation of equitable systems to affirm the dignity of every human being via collaborations, networks, and policy.

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In Pittsburgh, the bridge connecting the Larimer and Highland Park neighborhoods spans just 800 feet — but it represents a 20-year gap in life expectancy. 🤔 Watch the Full Video: youtu.be/QDRAuzbHcTc


Lung cancer can also happen in people with no known exposure to toxic substances + often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced. Early detection matters — especially for communities of color. 🩻 We encourage everyone in a high-risk group to get screened: 👉🏾 People with a history…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Lung cancer can also happen in people with no known exposure to toxic substances + often shows no symptoms until it’s advanced.
Early detection matters — especially for communities of color.
🩻 We encourage everyone in a high-risk group to get screened: 
👉🏾  People with a history…

Election Day is next tomorrow!✨ This year is especially important - The PA supreme court is on the ballot! 🌆 Every neighborhood, every block, every vote counts – Grab your friends and family to make sure our communities are heard. ✅ Find Your Polling Place here:…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Election Day is next tomorrow!✨

This year is especially important - The PA supreme court is on the ballot!

🌆 Every neighborhood, every block, every vote counts – Grab your friends and family to make sure our communities are heard. 

✅ Find Your Polling Place here:…

IMPORTANT SNAP BENEFIT ALERT As of Oct 16, the government shutdown means SNAP payments are paused until federal funding resumes. We know this hits hard. We compiled key local resources to help those affected! Please retweet/share to spread the word to anyone who needs immediate…


Our 10th #NeighborhoodPowerBuildingProject workshop brought together @Pittsburgh, @LarimerPGH (with support from @debeaumontfndtn and @rwjf) to talk sidewalks + walkability — key ingredients for healthy, connected communities. 💪🏾 Quality sidewalks = more movement, less stress,…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Our 10th #NeighborhoodPowerBuildingProject workshop brought together @Pittsburgh, @LarimerPGH (with support from @debeaumontfndtn and @rwjf) to talk sidewalks + walkability — key ingredients for healthy, connected communities. 💪🏾

Quality sidewalks = more movement, less stress,…

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🤔Feeling unsure about which vaccines you need this year? You're not alone. We found this helpful table to guide you. And remember - your healthcare provider is your best resource for personalized medical advice. Need an appointment? Call the Allegheny County Health…

HealthAllegheny's tweet image. 🤔Feeling unsure about which vaccines you need this year? You're not alone.

We found this helpful table to guide you. And remember - your healthcare provider is your best resource for personalized medical advice.

Need an appointment? Call the Allegheny County Health…

📊 Data tells a story — but only when everyone’s voice is heard. At our latest 10th CDJC workshop - with support from @debeaumontfndtn + @RWJF - we were reminded that structural racism shapes health and to act with Equity + justice + community power! Co-facilitators and CDJC…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. 📊 Data tells a story — but only when everyone’s voice is heard.

At our latest 10th CDJC workshop - with support from  @debeaumontfndtn + @RWJF - we were reminded that structural racism shapes health and to act with Equity + justice + community power!

Co-facilitators and CDJC…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 📊 Data tells a story — but only when everyone’s voice is heard.

At our latest 10th CDJC workshop - with support from  @debeaumontfndtn + @RWJF - we were reminded that structural racism shapes health and to act with Equity + justice + community power!

Co-facilitators and CDJC…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 📊 Data tells a story — but only when everyone’s voice is heard.

At our latest 10th CDJC workshop - with support from  @debeaumontfndtn + @RWJF - we were reminded that structural racism shapes health and to act with Equity + justice + community power!

Co-facilitators and CDJC…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 📊 Data tells a story — but only when everyone’s voice is heard.

At our latest 10th CDJC workshop - with support from  @debeaumontfndtn + @RWJF - we were reminded that structural racism shapes health and to act with Equity + justice + community power!

Co-facilitators and CDJC…

We’re proud to partner with @allegheny_co to amplify vaccine awareness and help them spread the word about vaccine myths and facts while supporting equitable access to COVID-19 and other important vaccines. 💉 Learn more and schedule an appointment: alleghenycounty.us/Services/Healt…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. We’re proud to partner with @allegheny_co to amplify vaccine awareness and help them spread the word about vaccine myths and facts while supporting equitable access to COVID-19 and other important vaccines. 💉

Learn more and schedule an appointment: alleghenycounty.us/Services/Healt……

Give some love to the Black small biz owners of Pittsburgh! Tag your favorite business whose service or product deserves a shout-out and tell us why. #blackequitycoalition #BEC # blackowned #blackPittsburgh #blackownedbusiness #supportlocal #supportblackbusiness

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Give some love to the Black small biz owners of Pittsburgh! Tag your favorite business whose service or product deserves a shout-out and tell us why.

#blackequitycoalition #BEC # blackowned #blackPittsburgh #blackownedbusiness #supportlocal #supportblackbusiness…

How can data serve equity & not reinforce inequity? 📊 At our latest CDJC workshop - part of the MADE for Health Justice initiative supported by @debeaumontfndtn & @RWJF@Pittsburgh + residents + partners explored how civic data viz can be equitable, transparent &…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. How can data serve equity & not reinforce inequity? 📊

At our latest CDJC workshop - part of the MADE for Health Justice initiative supported by @debeaumontfndtn & @RWJF – @Pittsburgh + residents + partners explored how civic data viz can be equitable, transparent &…

🌳 Trees = shade, clean air, and stronger communities. 🌳 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop = BEC + @pittsburgh + @LarimerPGH + @treepgh exploring tree equity: ensuring every community has access to shade, clean air, and the benefits of green space. Supported by…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌳 Trees = shade, clean air, and stronger communities. 🌳

9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop = BEC + @pittsburgh + @LarimerPGH + @treepgh exploring tree equity: ensuring every community has access to shade, clean air, and the benefits of green space.

Supported by…

🌬️ RSV Awareness Month 🌬️ RSV is a common virus, but for infants, older adults & those with health conditions, it can lead to serious illness & hospitalization. 💉 Vaccination is the best protection! Learn More @cdcgov: cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/clinic…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌬️ RSV Awareness Month 🌬️
RSV is a common virus, but for infants, older adults & those with health conditions, it can lead to serious illness & hospitalization. 
💉 Vaccination is the best protection!
Learn More @cdcgov: cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/clinic…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌬️ RSV Awareness Month 🌬️
RSV is a common virus, but for infants, older adults & those with health conditions, it can lead to serious illness & hospitalization. 
💉 Vaccination is the best protection!
Learn More @cdcgov: cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/clinic…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌬️ RSV Awareness Month 🌬️
RSV is a common virus, but for infants, older adults & those with health conditions, it can lead to serious illness & hospitalization. 
💉 Vaccination is the best protection!
Learn More @cdcgov: cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/clinic…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌬️ RSV Awareness Month 🌬️
RSV is a common virus, but for infants, older adults & those with health conditions, it can lead to serious illness & hospitalization. 
💉 Vaccination is the best protection!
Learn More @cdcgov: cdc.gov/rsv/hcp/clinic…

Grateful to @STBank for bringing together changemakers at the Access & Opportunity Summit! 🙌 Fred Brown, CEO of The Forbes Funds & BEC huddle member, joined community leaders to talk about empowering people with the tools for financial success. #STBank #RiversCasinoPittsburgh

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Grateful to @STBank for bringing together changemakers at the Access & Opportunity Summit! 🙌

Fred Brown, CEO of The Forbes Funds & BEC huddle member, joined community leaders to talk about empowering people with the tools for financial success.

#STBank #RiversCasinoPittsburgh…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. Grateful to @STBank for bringing together changemakers at the Access & Opportunity Summit! 🙌

Fred Brown, CEO of The Forbes Funds & BEC huddle member, joined community leaders to talk about empowering people with the tools for financial success.

#STBank #RiversCasinoPittsburgh…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. Grateful to @STBank for bringing together changemakers at the Access & Opportunity Summit! 🙌

Fred Brown, CEO of The Forbes Funds & BEC huddle member, joined community leaders to talk about empowering people with the tools for financial success.

#STBank #RiversCasinoPittsburgh…

Our Long COVID series continues this January with Community Conversations!✨ We’re teaming up with UPMC @upmcnews = raise awareness + share resources + support our community’s health.❤️ Want updates? Contact us: blackequitycoalition.org/contact #blackequitycoalition #BEC #longCOVID

blackequityBEC's tweet image. Our Long COVID series continues this January with Community Conversations!✨

We’re teaming up with UPMC @upmcnews = raise awareness + share resources + support our community’s health.❤️

Want updates? Contact us: blackequitycoalition.org/contact

#blackequitycoalition #BEC #longCOVID…

🌟 It’s #ChildHealthDay! 🌟 👶 What’s one healthy habit you practice with your kids? 🏃‍♀️ How does your family stay active? 🥦 Favorite nutritious snack? Share your tips & let’s inspire kids together! ✨

blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌟 It’s #ChildHealthDay! 🌟
👶 What’s one healthy habit you practice with your kids?
🏃‍♀️ How does your family stay active?
🥦 Favorite nutritious snack?
Share your tips & let’s inspire kids together! ✨

🌳 Larimer residents @LarimerPGH, @Pittsburgh & @treepgh dug into #TreeEquity at our 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop! @debeaumontfdn The priority is clear: 🌱 more trees + resident leadership to shape where & how they grow—building a greener, healthier Larimer. 💚…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌳 Larimer residents @LarimerPGH, @Pittsburgh & @treepgh dug into #TreeEquity at our 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop! @debeaumontfdn

The priority is clear: 🌱 more trees + resident leadership to shape where & how they grow—building a greener, healthier Larimer. 💚…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌳 Larimer residents @LarimerPGH, @Pittsburgh & @treepgh dug into #TreeEquity at our 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop! @debeaumontfdn

The priority is clear: 🌱 more trees + resident leadership to shape where & how they grow—building a greener, healthier Larimer. 💚…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌳 Larimer residents @LarimerPGH, @Pittsburgh & @treepgh dug into #TreeEquity at our 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop! @debeaumontfdn

The priority is clear: 🌱 more trees + resident leadership to shape where & how they grow—building a greener, healthier Larimer. 💚…
blackequityBEC's tweet image. 🌳 Larimer residents @LarimerPGH, @Pittsburgh & @treepgh dug into #TreeEquity at our 9th Neighborhood Power Building workshop! @debeaumontfdn

The priority is clear: 🌱 more trees + resident leadership to shape where & how they grow—building a greener, healthier Larimer. 💚…

When found early + in the localized stage, breast cancer = 99% 5-yr relative survival rate (@AmericanCancerSociety). PA residents may qualify for FREE screenings (mammograms + clinical exams) @PAHealthDept. pa.gov/agencies/healt…

blackequityBEC's tweet image. When found early + in the localized stage, breast cancer = 99% 5-yr relative survival rate (@AmericanCancerSociety).

PA residents may qualify for FREE screenings (mammograms + clinical exams) @PAHealthDept.
pa.gov/agencies/healt…

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