The EPA’s decision to dismantle its Office of Research and Development (ORD) has far-reaching consequences for BIPOC communities living with autoimmune and chronic illness. This move guts the agency’s scientific core, slashes thousands of environmental health jobs, and erases protections that have long shielded vulnerable populations from pollution, toxins, and regulatory neglect.
July 21, 2025
We make autoimmune care more reachable for Black, Indigenous, and people of color. We connect lived experience with practical tools, education, and community support.
Our work includes national roundtables, an online community, wellness events and classes, resource navigation, and advocacy that pushes systems to improve care. Explore how to get involved and what we are building together.
Changing the Future of Autoimmune Care
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