NBHRN In the News: Elevating Black Harm Reduction on the National Stage
NBHRN In the News: Elevating Black Harm Reduction on the National Stage
At the National Black Harm Reduction Network (NBHRN), we are committed to ensuring that Black voices and experiences remain at the forefront of public health conversations. Our leadership has been featured in major media outlets and public forums, pushing for policies that prioritize care over punishment and demanding equitable responses to the overdose crisis.
📢 NY Times: Fatal Overdoses Not Declining for Everyone
NBHRN’s Executive Director, Tracie M. Gardner, was featured in The New York Times, highlighting the harsh reality that overdose deaths among Black communities, particularly older Black men, continue to rise—even as overall overdose rates decline. This article underscores the urgent need for culturally competent harm reduction strategies that meet the needs of our people.
💰 December 12th Opioid Settlement Press Briefing
NBHRN participated in a critical press briefing on opioid settlement funds, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that these resources reach Black communities disproportionately impacted by the War on Drugs. As states decide how to allocate billions in opioid settlement dollars, NBHRN continues to advocate for harm reduction programs that actually save Black lives.
📰 NY Times: How Drug Overdose Deaths Have Plagued One Generation of Black Men for Decades
In this investigative piece, NBHRN’s leadership exposed how systemic failures in public health and criminal justice have led to devastating overdose rates among Black men who have survived multiple crises, from the crack epidemic to mass incarceration. NBHRN continues to push for harm reduction policies that affirm the dignity and humanity of Black people impacted by substance use.
🎤 Tracie Gardner’s Keynote Address at the New York State Harm Reduction Alliance
Our Executive Director, Tracie Gardner, delivered a powerful keynote at the New York State Harm Reduction Alliance, calling for bold action to dismantle racist drug policies and fund Black-led harm reduction initiatives. Her speech highlighted the need for an unapologetic, community-driven approach to ending the overdose crisis in Black communities.
🖤✊🏾 We will not stop fighting until harm reduction is recognized as a right—not a privilege. Follow us for updates, advocacy opportunities, and ways to support the movement!
