The Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC) is delighted to announce the publication of “Promoting Cardiovascular Health Equity: Association of Black Cardiologists Practical Model for Community-Engaged Partnerships” in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC).

The paper highlights the remarkable success of ABC’s two signature community programs: the Spirit of the Heart Health and Wellness Fair and the Community Health Advocate Training (CHAT) Program. The objective of this paper is 2-fold: 1) to illustrate how a medical professional society, the Association of Black Cardiologists, Inc (ABC), designed and implemented a practical model for developing sustainable community partnerships focused on promoting CVH equity in underserved communities; and 2) to issue a call to action for medical professional and health care organizations to embrace and integrate such partnerships into their core mission.

This significant accomplishment was made possible by the collective efforts of our esteemed members/authors: Courtney Bess MD, MS; Daphne Ferdinand RN, PhD; Paul Underwood MD; Donnell Ivy MD, MPH; Michelle A. Albert MD, MPH; Anekwe Onwuanyi MD; Cassandra McCullough MBA; LaPrincess C. Brewer MD, MPH; and the ABC Community Programs Committee.