African American Diabetes Association
OUR MISSION
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a national non-profit organization led by Black people, serving as a voice for Black people. We confront the alarming health disparities stemming from a legacy of systemic racism, including restricted healthcare access and unethical medical practices disproportionately harming Black communities.
OUR INSPRATION
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Inspired by the tradition of Negro Health Week, we are committed to dismantling these barriers, particularly the disproportionate impact of diabetes. Despite existing efforts, diabetes rates among Black Americans remain nearly twice as high as non-Hispanic whites a disparity starkly highlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Our goal is a future where Black communities have the tools they need to effectively manage and prevent diabetes.
OUR HISTORY
The African American Diabetes Association (AADA) is a new and emerging national non-profit organization led by Black people to address the disproportionate rates of diabetes in Black communities. Black Americans are nearly twice as likely as non-Hispanic whites to be diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted these health disparities, with Black Americans experiencing significantly higher risks of severe illness and death due to underlying conditions like diabetes. As Co-Founder Leon Rock said, "This realization spurred on the creation of the AADA to combat these health challenges faced by Black communities. This organization is being built by us, because, who knows more about us, but us?"
The AADA is committed to providing culturally relevant resources and advocating for improved healthcare access to help reduce the alarming rates of amputations, blindness, and other complications Black people with diabetes experience.
Our mission centers around providing culturally relevant education and resources to combat these issues. The AADA works in underserved communities to prevent diabetes and bridge the gap in diabetes management.
The AADA is carrying the torch forward, building on the legacy of Black leaders
who have long fought for health equity in the United States. ©
OUR VISION
Through bold action and partnerships,
the African American Diabetes Association (AADA) will mobilize individuals and organizations to implement innovative programs and community engagement strategies that reduce risks, improve care, and save lives.
Our vision is to eradicate the racial inequities in diabetes care by providing culturally relevant resources, advocacy, and evidence-based interventions for prevention, treatment, and research.