Continuing Dr. Antronette Yancey's legacy through promoting and supporting students of color in seeking graduate training in public health.
The Antronette (Toni) Yancey and Darlene Edgley Fellowship for Health Promotion, Physical Fitness and Community Education whose primary focus is to enhance diversity in the field of public health by providing financial support to practitioners of historically underrepresented racial groups in completing doctoral training which engages underserved populations and creates solutions that address heal
03/08/2021
Take a walk down memory lane with Dr. Yancey's Ted Talk!
She was one of the most passionate and knowledgeable leaders in the fight to end .
What's good for the waistline is good for the bottom line: Toni Yancey at TEDxManhattanBeach With over 20 years in public health, Toni Yancey understands that kids (and the rest of us) need to move! The explosion of obesity in this country is a refle...
03/08/2021
Today, we celebrate all the fierce and unstoppable women around the globe!
01/18/2021
Happy King Day to all!
01/01/2021
Here's to 2021! Don't forget, the Yancey/Edgley Fellowship 's Doctoral application is still open! Apply by Jan 10th, 2021!
Link: Yanceyfellowship.org
11/16/2020
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10/30/2020
"About 2 in 5 adults and 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the United States have obesity,1 and many others are overweight."
Here are the objectives that 2030 will focus in the coming decade:
Overweight and Obesity - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov Healthy People 2030 includes objectives focused on helping people eat healthy and get enough physical activity to reach and maintain a healthy weight. Learn more about overweight and obesity.
to the first recipient of the Yancey/Edgley Dissertation Award. This year, we've expanded the eligibility requirements of the Doctoral Fellowship to include disciplines in , , , , & many more!
AWARD: $10,000
Deadline: January 10th, 2021
Link: Yanceyfellowship.org
Check out what Dr. Coleman-Phox had to say about her experience:
10/29/2020
We have a new and improved website! Check us out! Link below:
10/29/2020
Are you a student of color committed to fighting obesity-related in underserved and ?
Apply today!
Click the link in our bio for more information! Please share with those who may be interested!
09/08/2020
Happy Labor Day!
We thank those who came before us who fought for the worker's rights many of us have the privilege of enjoying.