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Our Mission To eradicate health disparities for African Americans by influencing health policy and practice through community engagement advocacy research and education. Our Vision To ensure that all West Michigan residents have optimal health care and benefit from health systems without race being an impediment. Our History The Grand Rapids African American Health Institute was established in 2002 in response to a growing body of evidence suggesting vast differences in health and healthcare outcomes for African Americans. Built on 4 Pillars of CARE We advocate for change by providing health literacy resources tools and support for selfadvocacy and communityled initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities.