• Mauvareen Beverley, Dave A Holson, and Dial Hewlett.
• Patient Engagement and Cultural Competence Specialist Fellow, New York Academy of Medicine, United States; Medical Society State New York (MSSNY), United States; Equity Committee Member of the AMA Academic, United States; Physician's Section Member of the National Association of Health Service Executives, United States.
• J Natl Med Assoc. 2022 Dec 1; 114 (6): 578583578-583.

AbstractThe SARS-COV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic has shed a bright light on the long-standing health inequities experienced by Blacks across the United States. The need to promote the health and well-being for the Black population has been highlighted. Culturally sensitive patient engagement approach designed to value the Black population is essential. However, the English-speaking Black population is often not part of the cultural sensitivity conversations. This concept resulted from empathetic and non-judgmental conversations over a 10-year period with over one thousand patients. This article will provide simple solutions through the practical application of patient engagement and cultural sensitivity using the common thread of the human experience.Copyright © 2022 National Medical Association. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

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