Health is more than an absence of disease. It is a state of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. It reflects what takes place in our communities, where we live and work, where our children learn and play, and where we gather to worship. That is why RWJF focuses on identifying, illuminating, and addressing the barriers to health caused by structural racism and other forms of discrimination, including sexism, ableism, and prejudice based on sexual orientation.

We fund diverse leaders who draw upon both innovative and time-tested strategies to create lasting change. We support new bodies of evidence that deepen and shift our understanding of health and wellbeing. We create space for health practitioners, community leaders, and researchers to come together and have meaningful conversations on their own terms. And we promote policies and practices that challenge our institutions to be more equitable and effective for all of us.

The Intersection brings together people working to build anti-racist health systems—advocates, healthcare leaders, and public health workers—to share insights and successes.