Profiles in Black Creativity: Nikeya Alfred Builds Pathways to Proactive Healthcare

Her work is not only relatable, but also saving lives

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For content manager and social media lead Nikeya Alfred, healthcare in the Black community isn’t just a political issue—it’s also a personal one.  When her grandmother died from cardiovascular disease in May 2021, Alfred decided to use her skills as a content and branding manager to help spearhead a health initiative, The K Health HBCU, which provides free clinician visits for all historically Black colleges and universities.

The effort was designed to encourage Black college students to be more proactive about caring for their health.

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