On May 4, 1910, Booker T. Washington officially launched National Negro Health Week. Alarmed by the devastating impact of preventable diseases within Black communities, Washington called for coordinated health campaigns focused on hygiene, sanitation, and medical access. The initiative empowered African Americans to take proactive steps toward improving community health. Supported by Black churches, schools, and the U.S. Public Health Service, the campaign eventually expanded into broader public health efforts that laid foundations for future health equity movements. Washington’s vision connected physical health with economic and social progress.
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