save the date for the rock summit & Rock the block | February 20 & 21, 2026

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We support individuals and families navigating autoimmune and chronic illness, while partnering with providers and community leaders to create more culturally grounded, accessible, and compassionate care.

Reimagining Autoimmune & Chronic Illness Care for BIPOC Communities

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We support people living with autoimmune and chronic illness, the providers who care for them, and the leaders working to transform health systems.

Who We Serve

For people living with autoimmune or chronic illness and their loved ones.

For healthcare providers and organizations committed to improving care access and outcomes.

For voices advancing better care, policies, and understanding in autoimmune health.

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Autoimmune and chronic illness can feel isolating, especially when your symptoms are dismissed or your culture is misunderstood. Many in our communities wait years for answers and struggle to find care that truly sees them.

We exist to change the experience. We help people connect, get guidance rooted in culture and lived experience, and take steps toward better care and better days ahead.

Why Our Work Matters

Supporting People & Changing Systems

Save the date for our two-day autoimmune and chronic-illness wellness weekend.

Join us for The ROCK Summit and ROCK the Block Expo: education, support, movement, screenings, and community connection rooted in culture and lived experience.

SAVE THE DATE!

FEBRUARY 20 & 21, 2026

Our programs turn connection into action. Each one supports a different part of the journey toward health equity, from creating spaces for education and dialogue to building partnerships that improve access, trust, and culturally relevant care. Together, they reflect our belief that real change happens when systems and people work in harmony.

Creating Change Through Community-Driven Programs

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Connects communities to care through navigation, prevention education, and partnerships that make health access simple, local, and culturally responsive.

Community Care Collaborative

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Builds virtual spaces for learning, connection, and wellness where individuals share experiences and find culturally grounded autoimmune support.

The AIP BIPOC Community

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Creates national conversations that elevate BIPOC voices, bridge lived experience with research, and shape a more inclusive health future.

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ROCK turns prevention into action through the ROCK Summit and ROCK the Block Expo, blending education, screenings, and movement to support healthier communities.

ROCK Wellness Initiative

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Drives change through storytelling, research, and policy partnerships that ensure communities are represented in health equity decisions.

Powering Advocacy

The AIP BIPOC Roundtable

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