The National Collaborative for Health Equity’s Annual Heart of America Survey shows Americans worrying about economic pressure and craving leaders who end polarization.
Dr. Gail C. Christopher
Dr. Gail C. Christopher is the Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, Senior Scholar at the Center for Advancement of Well-Being at George Mason University, and former Senior Advisor and Vice President of the W. K. Kellogg Foundation. Her latest book, RX-Racial Healing, is available here.
Black History at the Heart of America’s Story
On the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, when some manipulate memory, a scholar calls for a new look at the past—and our common humanity.
“Our Shared Humanity Is Our Greatest Strength”
For all of the talk of division, the nation is more united than you might think.
Annual Heart of America Survey Portrays a Nation Seeking Unity
The results from the nationwide survey show an upswing in respondents praising immigrants’ contributions to the nation and an overwhelming desire for greater community.
Our Country and Democracy Demand Open Hearts and Minds
The election left some Americans elated, others bereft, and all of us divided. It’s time for collective healing and self-care.
Without Flawed “Negative Framing,” Poll Finds A More Unified Nation
Without Flawed “Negative Framing,” Poll Finds A More Unified Nation. The landmark NCHE Heart of America Poll shows the public favors pride, unity, equality, and action to eliminate inequities.
Stop Ageism: A Call for Action
It’s one of the last socially acceptable forms of prejudice, and it needs to come to an end in society and this presidential campaign.

