Black Child Legacy Campaign - RAACD

Black Child Legacy Campaign - RAACD Reduction of African American Child Deaths (RAACD) a campaign to decrease the deaths of African American children in Sacramento, CA.

In Sacramento County, African American children die at twice the rate of any other ethnicity. The top four causes of death are low birth weight, premature birth and other conditions in babies under one year old (perinatal conditions), infant sleep-related deaths, child abuse and neglect and gun violence or homicide from someone other than a family member (third-party homicide). These deaths are pr

eventable. The Black Child Legacy Campaign is the community-driven movement established by the Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths, which is working to reduce deaths of African American children by 10% to 20% by 2020 in Sacramento County. The Steering Committee is funded by the County of Sacramento, City of Sacramento and First 5 Sacramento and is managed by The Center. Learn more at www.blackchildlegacy.org

08/19/2026

Winning isn’t just about what’s on the scoreboard.
Week 8 of Kings and Queens Rise, hosted by Fruitridge/Stockton at Christian Brothers High School, challenged youth to think about what it means to be a winner in every aspect of life.
Through this week’s curriculum, I Am a Winner, participants reflected on resilience, perseverance and how to navigate setbacks both on and off the court. Youth shared attributes and behaviors of winners, how they stay positive during challenges and why success is about more than the final score.
As coaches and parents reminded us, “our communities win because of this programming” and “KQR ensures that our kids win, on and off the court.”
Because one of the most important lessons we can teach our young people is how to respond when things don’t go their way. Whether celebrating victories, overcoming challenges or supporting one another through difficult moments, our youth showed that winning in life is about character, effort and the courage to get back up every time you fall. 
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08/12/2026

🏀👑 Week 7 of Kings and Queens Rise basketball, hosted by Ball Out Academy of Marina Vista at C.K. McClatchy High, focused on one important question: What does leadership look like?
The answers from our youth said it all.
Leadership means helping people up when they’re down. Encouraging teammates after a missed shot. Letting someone know they’ll get the next one. Making sure nobody feels left behind.
Coaches shared that leadership starts with leading by example and creating opportunities for peer leadership, where youth learn how to support, motivate and learn from one another both on and off the court.
At Kings and Queens Rise, basketball is just one part of the experience. Each week, youth engage in curriculum designed to help them grow into the leaders our communities need. Through mentorship, teamwork and meaningful conversations, they’re building the confidence, compassion and character to lead their generation forward.
Because leadership isn’t about being the loudest voice in the room. It’s about lifting others up along the way. 💙
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08/07/2026

Liberty Towers of North Highlands/Foothill Farms hosted us for Week 6, and a time was had! Kings and Queens Rise is largely dedicated to bridging the gap between different Sacramento neighborhoods centering what we have in common rather than what may divide us. 
Coach Devon of North Highlands/Foothill Farms states that one of the major benefits of the league is that “it provides us an opportunity to get kids together that normally don’t get to play together…we get a chance to get out and experience different communities…see different spaces, different faces.” When the season ends, youth walk away with not only new skills, but with new friends and as a result, access to communities they didn’t have before. 
 
Kings & Queens Rise league doesn’t happen without community, whether it’s parent volunteers, our community coaches, the youth or our host sites; we make this happen we cultivate this space where you can be safe and belong, together.

07/30/2026

Week 5 of Kings & Queens Rise brought us to Arden Arcade, where we put our Queens in the spotlight. From players and cheerleaders to coaches and referees, this week celebrated the girls who show up, lead with confidence and inspire the next generation.

Through this week’s core value; respect, our youth identified the women they look up to, gave shoutouts to teammates and reminded us that the biggest wins happen when we honor and build each other up.

Kings & Queens Rise, a program of The Center at Sierra Health Foundation’s Black Child Legacy Campaign, is creating spaces where every young person can learn, lead and thrive.

When we make space for girls to lead, everyone wins. 💚✨

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07/24/2026

Week 4 of Kings and Queens Rise basketball, hosted by the Greater Sacramento Urban League , with the emphasis on learning how to be the ruler of your emotions.
Youth took to the court to explore healthy ways to recognize, regulate and express their emotions. Through this week’s curriculum, players learned that strength isn’t about holding everything in. It’s about finding outlets, asking for support and developing tools to navigate challenges in healthy ways.
One coach shared, “I help them regulate their emotions by being a safe space for them to talk their feelings out with me. If they’re frustrated or sad or whatever’s going on, they know they can come talk to me.”
Players shared their own strategies too, including taking deep breaths, stepping away for a quick break and talking with a coach when emotions start to feel overwhelming.
At KQR, every game is about more than basketball. It’s an opportunity for youth to build confidence, strengthen relationships and develop life skills that support their well-being both on and off the court.
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07/17/2026

“They are Kings. They are Queens. They are our future leaders.”
Week 3 of Kings and Queens Rise was focused on identity and helping youth recognize the power of knowing who they are.
Hosted by SSCC, our Valley Hi CIL, this week’s activities encouraged participants to reflect on their strengths, values, culture and experiences that make them unique. Through intentional coaching and meaningful conversations, youth explored how identity shapes confidence, decision-making and their sense of belonging.
As the curriculum reminds us, “You are not what you are called; you are what you answer to.”
Being part of Kings and Queens Rise helps youth build friendships, community, confidence and life skills while receiving the love, support and mentorship needed to grow into their fullest selves.

07/10/2026

Teamwork is what keeps Kings & Queens Rise moving. 💚

From community-based organizations and funding partners to county partners, youth and families—we all have a role in building safer, stronger communities.

Grateful to partner with the Rose Family Creative Empowerment Center and be at John F. Kennedy High School for the first time, expanding access and opportunities for Sacramento’s youth.

07/01/2026

A new season is underway for Kings & Queens Rise. 🏀Earlier this month, youth kicked off the summer at Golden 1 Center before heading to their first league weekend, hosted by Roberts Family Development in Del Paso Heights/North Sac.

Community came out in full force to support our scholar athletes.  Beyond the game, participants spent the week learning about nonviolence and peaceful conflict resolution through the KQR curriculum. 
BCLC is proud to partner with communities creating spaces where young people can learn, lead and thrive. 💜

The Black Child Legacy Campaign (BCLC) is growing. We are proud to welcome Project Optimism as our eighth Community Incu...
05/08/2026

The Black Child Legacy Campaign (BCLC) is growing. We are proud to welcome Project Optimism as our eighth Community Incubator Lead, expanding our work to Rancho Cordova. Black children in Rancho face several risk factors and high rates of death, making it an area of critical opportunity for BCLC’s culturally rooted, trauma‑informed work. Project Optimism brings deep relationships, mentorship-centered support and a commitment to uplifting Black children and families. Their new Optimism in Action Coalition will help drive local change and strengthen community voice.
 
Our legacy continues. Our communities lead. Our children deserve to thrive. 

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