Background Statement
The Colorado Black Health Collaborative was born from the voices of the community. In 2008, after a statewide town hall on health disparities, Black residents called for an organization of their own—one that could speak truth to power while caring deeply for the people.
Over the past 17 years, CBHC has evolved from a volunteer collective into a trusted force for Black health equity in Colorado. Guided by a visionary board, leadership team, and a growing network of community health champions, CBHC’s work spans behavioral health, maternal health, community organizing, and systems innovation.
As we look ahead, we’re expanding our impact through our Love + Power strategy: investing in programs that heal, and building a multiracial, intergenerational coalition that transforms systems. Together, we’re creating new models of care, connection, and collective power for generations to come.