ABOUT US
The mission of the African Immigrant Health Research Collaborative (AIHRC) is to amplify the voices, experiences, and solutions of all African immigrants by actively challenging and interrupting structural oppression through community-led research, training, and engagement. We prioritize community cultural values and decolonized practices, sustaining a bold African immigrant-led network dedicated to driving meaningful policy and systems change to improve the well-being of African immigrants for generations to come.
PROJECTS
African immigrants have been uniquely affected by the coronavirus crisis. There is a need for researchers, health care providers and the health care system to understand their experiences and develop culturally and linguistically appropriate interventions.
RESOURCES
African immigrants are among the fastest growing immigrant groups and are a rapidly growing segment of the black community. Studies have shown disparities in health outcomes for mental health, chronic diseases, and infectious diseases.
Upcoming Alkebulan Circle Event
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM ET
Topic: Data Disaggregation, Representation and Health Equity
Guest Speaker: Emmanuel F. Koku, PhD
Professor and Head of Sociology Department, Drexel University, PA
Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026
Time: 3:00PM – 4:30PM EST
Zoom Meeting ID: 817 9672 2303
Emmanuel F. Koku, PhD is Professor and Head of the Department of Sociology at Drexel University (Philadelphia). His work sits at the intersection of social network analysis, medical sociology, and quantitative methods.
On Wednesday, March 25 (3:00–4:30 PM ET), he will guide us through Data Disaggregation, Representation, and Health Equity, unpacking what data disaggregation really means, why representation in data matters, and how these insights can help drive more equitable health outcomes for our communities.
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