The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) is a coalition of 150,000 African-American churches, comprising 27.7 million members, working to eradicate racial disparities in healthcare, technology, education, housing, and the environment. NBCI's mission is to provide critical wellness information to all of its members, congregants, churches, and the public. The National Black Church Initiative's methodology is utilizing faith and sound health science. We also offer our member congregants and the public helpful, science-based tips on how to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The National Black Church Initiative's purpose is to partner with major organizations and officials whose primary mission is to reduce racial disparities in the variety of areas cited above. NBCI offers faith-based, out-of-the-box, and cutting-edge solutions to stubborn economic and social issues. Credible statistical analysis, science-based strategies and techniques, and effective methods govern NBCI's programs.

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Rev. Thomas Hart Needs a Heart Transplant

Our goal is $450,000. Will you help us?
Please give Rev. Hart a fighting chance.

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NBCI National Clinical Trials Strategic Plan (NCTSP)

NBCI and ACHDC are ushering in a new era of broadened engagement of African-American and Latino communities in clinical trials.

Immunization

Image of girl pointing at band-aid over immunization siteThe National Black Church Initiative urges its 27.7 million members to stay up-to-date on their Immunization schedule

Patient Education (CMEO)

CME Outfitters (CMEO), a division of KnowFully Learning Group and a leading accredited provider of continuing medical education.

NBCI National Clinical Partnerships

Clinical Partnerships logoKey Partnerships Toward Building Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Parkinson's

The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's ResearchNBCI launches New Educational Parkinson Disease Initiative in Houston and St. Louis

Heart First

Heart First: You can not love anyone until you take care of your heartThe National Black Church Initiative Launches Pilot Heart First Program in Miami, Fla and Charlotte, NC

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Vaccines are Good for America
Why all the confusion?

The confusion surrounding immunization and vaccines constitutes a national health crisis for the African American community. The purpose of this report is to seek clarification, financial resources, and technical support from HHS, NIH, the CDC, and the FDA due to the evolution of the public health environment.

More specifically, how do we promote immunization and health education for African Americans in the face of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the potential separation of 10 million people from the Medicaid rolls?

The NBCI Book of the Year 2025-2026!

Advertise Your Clinical Trial adThe National Black Church Initiative is proud to present Professor Marlene L. Daut with this year's Book of the Year Award for her nonfiction work, "The First and Last King of Haiti: The Rise and Fall of Henry Christophe (Knopf: 2025)".

Black churches have always supported serious scholarship by Black intellectuals. We look forward to supporting other Black scholars in their pursuit of excellence and making their work available to NBCI's 27.7 million members as we inaugurate the NBCI Promotional Book Program.
  • Explore Haiti's Only King, Henry Christophe
  • Learn about Henry Christophe's impact on The Haitian Revolution

Please buy this book today on Amazon at
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Learn more about the NBCI Book of the Year Award and NBCI Book Promotion at
patreon.com/thenbci⁠

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Watch out for the NBCI new Art and Theatre guide coming out at the end of February!

Covering all Black theatrical performances

Visit the NBCI Arts Initiative page!


Breaking News

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Upcoming Events for 2025

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"Vaccines Are Good for America" Press Conference

Washington, DC
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National Rent Assistance Program

New York, NY
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NBCI Beautiful Black Babies Campaign


 
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NBCI Reach Out, Reach Back Campaign

New NBCI Programs Coming

  • National Rent Assistance Program - New York, NY
  • NBCI Beautiful Black Babies Campaign
  • Fighting Human Trafficking
  • NBCI Gambling and Alcohol Program
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Israel Baptist Church
1220 N Chester St, Baltimore, MD 21213
January 26, 2025
Jan
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New York City NBCI Meeting

Cornerstone Baptist Church
574 Madison St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
January 28, 2025

NBCI Issues a Color Threat System for Black Churches

In 1990 and again in 2000, NBCI developed a color threat system for Black Churches.

Current status

Threat level ENHANCED - Less than 30% to 50% chance
Enhanced
Threat level- Less than 30% to 50% chance

Threat level CAUTION - Less than 10%  to 20% chance
Caution
Threat level- Less than 10% to 20% chance
Threat level ENHANCED - Less than 30% to 50% chance
Enhanced
Threat level- Less than 30% to 50% chance
Threat level DANGEROUS - Less than 50% to 70 % chance
Dangerous
Threat level- Less than 50% to 70% chance
(Work with Law enforcement and enhanced security)
Threat level ELEVATED- Less than 70% to 100% chance
Elevated
Threat level- Less than 70% to 100% chance
(Work with Law enforcement, enhanced security, and employ the Deacons)

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Contact Us

National Black Church Initiative
P.O. Box 65177
Washington, DC 20035
P: (202) 744-0184
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