Research
We conduct cutting-edge research to uncover systemic barriers to health equity, focusing on the Black community and Black Catholics.
Community
Our work begins with listening. Through direct engagement, we identify the needs and challenges faced by Black communities to guide impactful solutions.
Analysis
We analyze complex data using advanced methodologies to reveal disparities and create actionable insights for systemic change.
Impact
From education to policy, we turn research into action by partnering with communities, faith organizations, and institutions to promote change.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
ADVOCACY SUCCESS
DATA TRANSPARENCY
COLLABORATIVE GROWTH
Research & News
At BaCHRI, we are dedicated to advancing health equity through cutting-edge research and innovation. Here’s what we’re working on:
✔ Peer-Reviewed Research Progress: A forthcoming manuscript is under editorial review at PLOS, with anticipated publication in Spring 2025.
✔ AI & Cardiovascular Research: We have successfully trained our first AI model for heart rate variability (HRV), marking a significant step in our cardiovascular health research.
📌 Upcoming Scientific Conference: BaCHRI will present at the 55th Annual Scientific Conference in San Diego, unveiling our new AI model trained specifically for heart rate variability and cardiology in the Black population. This innovation marks a major step forward in addressing racial disparities in cardiovascular health and advancing equitable, data-driven research for Black communities.
✅ Updated Website Announcement: Major Research Data Approval (03/16/2025)
📌 BaCHRI Granted Access to Exclusive Black Health Dataset for Groundbreaking Research
We are excited to announce that BaCHRI has been granted access to a specialized dataset from a major U.S. university, containing comprehensive health data for Black populations, tracked over time. This dataset includes critical health markers that will directly support our upcoming peer-reviewed publication in PLOS.
With this data, we can further our mission to address health disparities, analyze systemic stress factors, and develop research-driven solutions for equitable healthcare outcomes. Stay tuned for insights as we advance health equity through rigorous, data-driven research.
Stay tuned as we continue to push the boundaries of health research and innovation.
✈️ Coming in 2026: God’s Little World – A Cooperative Simulation Campus
After 20 years of visionary planning, God’s Little World is preparing to launch its permanent campus in Fort Worth, TX. This immersive simulation, designed to explore financial empowerment and health equity, is expanding from its award-winning tour model into a full-scale, physical site.
🎯 Opening in 2026
📍 Fort Worth, TX
“Where imagination meets impact, and communities board a flight to equity.”
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”
– Jeremiah 29:11
Trusted Partners
At BaCHRI, we are proud to collaborate with organizations that share our commitment
to health equity, innovation, and community uplift. Our trusted partners include:
