The purpose of the brain health center for african americans (bhcaa) is to equip black faith communities to respond to racial health inequities related to brain health.

The BHCAA focus is on cognitive diseases and conditions that disproportionately affect African Americans:

Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias

Stroke

Epilepsy

Traumatic Brain Injury

BHCAA collaborates with faith communities, as well as with organizations, advocates, and activists in the wider community. Our program includes:

  • Culturally relevant educational events and resources for Black faith communities.
  • Resource library focused on brain health and the diagnosis, treatment, and management of brain diseases and conditions.
  • Collaboration with faith and community partners, policymakers and public health organizations.

Memory Sunday is the flagship program of the Brain Health Center for African Americans. The purpose of Memory Sunday is to bring national and local attention to the tremendous impact Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias have on Black families, congregations, and communities. For more information click the Memory Sunday tab above.