Help Us Better Represent the Black Health Experience.
The Black & African American community has long faced barriers in care—from delayed diagnoses, fewer treatment options, and worse outcomes to limited representation in medical stories and research.
We’re hoping to change that through our stories. And we can’t do it without you.
Continuing the Dream is a program created to elevate Black voices in health—patients, survivors, caregivers, and advocates. By sharing your story or completing this short interview request, you’ll help us better understand the real experiences of Black Americans facing health challenges, so we can represent them fully, honestly, and powerfully.
Please fill out the questions below to help us learn more about your experience. While we can’t guarantee every submission will be featured, we review each one with care and will reach out if there’s an opportunity to connect.
Of all the forms of inequality, injustice in health is the most shocking and inhuman. — Martin Luther King Jr.
Why Your Story Matters
- Representation saves lives. When people see themselves in others’ stories, they’re more likely to seek care and speak up.
- Your insight drives change. What you’ve gone through helps highlight gaps and inspire solutions.
- Your voice matters. Whether it’s about navigating the healthcare system, your emotional journey, or the role of faith, family, or fear—we want to hear it.
Who Can Participate?
Anyone who identifies as Black or African American and has been impacted by a health diagnosis—whether as a patient, survivor, caregiver, or loved one.