New Directions for Adult and Continuing Education

Research Article

The Black Church: Promoting Health, Fighting Disparities

Diversity Initiatives and Community Engagement

University of Louisville School of Medicine

College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

University of Missouri–St. Louis

Diversity Initiatives and Community Engagement

University of Louisville School of Medicine

College of Education and Human Development, University of Louisville

University of Missouri–St. Louis

First published: 19 June 2014

This chapter illustrates the role of the Black church in promoting health awareness and healthy behaviors, and in fighting health disparities.

Summer 2014

Pages 15-24