06/19/2026
Check out the concussion article in the June issue of African American Clergy Collective of Tennessee's latest e-newsletter. While you're there, you will want to read every article and then sign up to get more at https://blackclergycollaborative.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/acct-health-newsletter. Here's a glimpse of what you can learn:
🧠"Black children are 34% less likely to receive a concussion diagnosis when compared to white children.
🧠On average, Black children visit the ER less than white children with a concussion.
🧠Amongst those who received a diagnosis, Black children are 3.8 times more likely to obtain a concussion from assault than from sports.
These communication barriers are compounded by tangible structural inequities. Minority populations are statistically less likely to have reliable access to nearby medical facilities, adequate health insurance, or Medicare coverage. Because a professional medical evaluation is the mandatory gateway to receiving specialized therapy, these systemic roadblocks leave vulnerable individuals entirely exposed to the lingering effects of untreated brain injuries."
