SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY AND A&M COLLEGE
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY
• Plan, develop, and implement a legal clinic focused
Over 140 years ago, P.B.S. Pinchback, T. T. Allain, T. B. Stamps, and Henry Demas envisioned a minority-serving institution for Black Americans. This led to the creation of Southern University in 1880. In 1912, it relocated to Scotlandville, Louisiana, and received a land-grant appropriation in 1914. The Advancing Health Literacy (BRAHL) grant involved collaboration with Southern University Law School to support vulnerable communities during COVID-19. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, it is part of the nation’s only historically Black university system.
on Health Law and Advocacy.
• Educate law students through a Health Law course. • Coordinate with elected officials, community leaders, and key stakeholders in the civic and faith communities. • Educate and empower community residents with the knowledge and confidence to effectively and efficiently access available healthcare systems. • Provide opportunities and activities to improve the target population’s ability to be effective advocates for themselves. • Coordinate and sponsor holistic health fairs and public forums
THE BRIDGE AGENCY INC
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SERVING THE COMMUNITY
We provide a diverse range of services for low-income youths and families, including one-on-one relationships, in-school and after-school clubs, internships, and summer day camps. We prioritize neighborhood development and offer wrap-around services such as trauma education, healing circles, and mentorship, ensuring holistic support.
Through the BRAHL Partnership, we implemented workshops, health fairs, and activities to address critical health issues among marginalized populations. Through comprehensive staff training, we enhanced our ability to tackle social determinants of health and raise COVID awareness. We fostered inclusivity and made a lasting impact on community well-being.
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