Black communities miss out on public health benefits that community hubs offer

Community centres led by ethno-cultural communities provide a safe space to obtain culturally appropriate support services, contributing to the community’s health and wellbeing.

It is time to close the gap in social infrastructure for Black communities and invest in facilities and projects that offer undeniable positive public health benefits, writes Amina Mohamed, the head of strategic communications for the Somali Centre for Culture and Recreation in Toronto.Photograph courtesy of Hamdi Ali.

Opinion

BY AMINA MOHAMED

April 24, 2023

Community and cultural centres play a critical role in public health.

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