Transforming health outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.
We’re partnering with beauty salons to address HIV inequities among Black cisgender women.
Because you’re worth it.
UPDOs
The Talk
We’re helping parents talk with their Black sons about racism, sexual health, and how they’re linked.
Because our young men deserve it.
Founding Director, Dr. Schenita Randolph shares the mission, goals, and work of the HEEAT Lab
Get involved
The community is the heart and soul of our work. Learn how you can get involved!
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Akili Hestor
Akili Hester is a single father and barber. He also owns Black Wallstreet barbershop, HAYTI Barbershop, and Akilithebulll.com. “I think it’s necessary that people in my community are given proper information to share through the community. It’s important that the faces receiving information look like the faces of the people providing the information. We must know that the information we’re getting is true and factual.”
AKili is a partner with the HEEAT Lab and serves on the Community Advisory Council.
PARTNER SPOTLIGHT
Tamica Campbell Huges
Tamica Campbell Hughs is the co-owner of Pink Kotur Hair Salon and founder of Level Up Parenting, an non-profit organization focusing on single mothers. “By being involved, I bring in other salon owners and stylists to engage in the research study. The lab's work definitely helps community leaders get it out by provisioning information. The more people have knowledge, the number of Black women with HIV will decrease. The information will change lives once it is out there.”
