As CPEHN celebrates 25 years of fighting for health equity, we look back at our roots:
CPEHN: Growing Strong – Video Script
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We began as a simple idea – that communities of color in California deserve health equity. |
On screen we see the text “1992”, close up on a lone seed falling to the ground with the sun behind it. |
And though these communities were largely absent from national health care debates, |
The seed enters the soil – its rocky and barren. And in its texture we see stereotypical politicians posturing at podiums. |
the time was ripe to bridge divisions and unite our voices. |
The camera pans below the surface, where the seed opens and four tiny roots emerge and begin to intertwine. |
The idea took root, grounded by four leaders of diverse communities… |
The four main roots grow sturdy. Within them we see four leaders, above each one are the logos for the Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, California Black Health Network, California Rural Indian Health Board, and the Latino Coalition for a Healthy California. |
and CPEHN emerged. |
Back above the ground, a sprout emerges. |
Together, we’ve grown stronger through a shared vision: |
The sprout grows and begins to harden as it becomes covered in bark. |
Accessible, affordable health care for all Californians, |
Within the texture of the bark are scenes: different shades of hands all reaching toward the words “Health Care” in the center. |
Culturally and linguistically appropriate care, |
Bark scene: a doctor and person of color conversing. |
Social and environmental conditions that promote health |
Bark scene: person of color has access to healthy food at his neighborhood market. |
and institutions that address health disparities. |
Bark scene: one person is standing below another, next to hospital, they are lifted to the same level. |
Our network has expanded – allowing us to lift community voices for change – thanks to partners, like the Having Our Say Coalition. |
Branches emerge on the tree. In the branches, we see for the logo for Having Our Say Coalition. |
Together, we identify health disparities using data, |
The branches sprout leaves and begin to flourish – in the leaves we see illustrated data charts. |
convene and mobilize community partners, |
Within the leaves, we see people gathering. |
and have branched out to issues, like oral and behavioral health. |
Branches grow with Behavioral Health Equity Collaborative and CA Oral Health Network. |
Our collective efforts have bared fruit, as we continue to influence policies – |
Fruit begins to blossom – maybe we see a capitol building within one fruit to set the stage. |
like legislation that requires all private health plans to provide language services, |
Fruit scene – collage of health representatives speaking different languages. |
Health4All Kids, which expands healthcare to all children in California, regardless of immigration status, |
Fruit scene – child receiving healthcare. |
and healthy, equitable land use and transportation policies. |
Fruit scene – more bike paths and parks. |
Today, CPEHN stands tall – a fully actualized idea that will continue to promote health equity… |
Zoom out to a wide view of a full grown, thriving tree… |
and create positive change in communities of color for years to come. |
as we pan up to a brilliant open sky, and the sun becomes the CPEHN logo. |
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Fade to logo + End Screen |