Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP) continues to partner with community organizations in Riverside and San Bernardino counties to fight for racial equality in the Inland Empire. The most recent activity includes a $2,000 sponsorship to the Center Against Racism and Trauma’s (CART) first Antiracist Summit which was last week. This virtual event taught IE residents about the anti-racism movement and how to actively fight against racism.

“These are conversations that are vital to addressing issues and implementing change,” said Marci Coffey, IEHP community partnerships director.

To help strengthen Black-led and Black-empowering organizations, IEHP has also partnered with Inland Empire Community Foundation, the Black Equity Initiative and the Inland Empire Funders Alliance, providing a $50,000 sponsorship to the Inland Empire Black Equity Fund.

The health plan is taking steps beyond financial support and sponsorship, working with local health and community organizations to host webinars on issues specifically affecting Black and Hispanic communities.