History books may not tell the full stories of the contributions of African-Americans, but that does not change the fact that Black American pioneers in health and wellness have relentlessly strived, (and continue to work in the present) to improve the health of Black communities. Each year Black History Month chooses a theme, and in 2022 it is Black Health and Wellness.

The intersection of race and health has created a fascinating story of people who have administered to African-Americans in a variety of ways over 400 years, including today’s health specialists tackling health inequities in Black communities. Black healthcare professionals have championed Black health and well....