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Health Justice Advocate Honored by the National Minority Quality Forum as "Outstanding Leader"

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Monday, May 6, 2024

WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Langco + Partners announced that its President & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) with the "Outstanding Leader" award during the 2024 National Annual Summit on Health Disparities.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Langco + Partners announced that its President & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) with the "Outstanding Leader" award during the 2024 National Annual Summit on Health Disparities.
  • "We are grateful to Courtney for her outstanding service and dedication," said Dr. Gary Puckrein, President & CEO of the National Minority Quality Forum.
  • Founded in 1998, the National Minority Quality Forum (NMQF) is a U.S.-based, healthcare research, education, and advocacy organization whose mission is to reduce patient risk and advance health equity.
  • Langco + Partners delivers public affairs and strategic communications counsel focused on health equity, justice, and social change.

Descendant Filmmaker Honored by Blacks In Government

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Langco + Partners is proud to announce that filmmaker, professor, and folklorist Dr. Kern Jackson was honored by the Port City Chapter of Blacks In Government (BIG) with its "Community Service Award" at the organization's 34th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Breakfast on January 15th, for his work as co-writer and co-producer of the award-winning film Descendant.

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  • The film was released by Netflix and Higher Ground, the Obamas' production company.
  • "I'm so humbled to receive this honor from Blacks In Government, an organization that celebrates Black achievement and culture and gives a voice to the voiceless," said Dr. Jackson.
  • "This year's theme is a guidepost for my work on Descendant and in all that I do – to help carry Dr. King's legacy of equality forward."
  • "We're so delighted to recognize Dr. Jackson who has been a pillar in the community and a bridge to Black history in this country," said Dr. Reginald A. Crenshaw, Sr., President, Port City Chapter of Blacks In Government.

Health Justice Advocate Honored by the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Langco + Partners announced that its Founder & CEO Courtney Lang was honored by the Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists (ABHP) with the President's Award during their Annual Awards Luncheon, in conjunction with the ASHP Midyear Clinical Meeting (MCM) taking place December 3-7 in Anaheim, California.

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  • We owe pharmacists a debt of gratitude for their clinical acumen and purposeful dedication to patients and communities."
  • Lang also presented Advocate Health co-CEO Mr. Eugene "Gene" Woods with the ABHP Health-System Leadership Award.
  • The Association of Black Health-System Pharmacists (ABHP) represents Black and minority health-system pharmacists, and is dedicated to the growth and development of their pharmacy practice in healthcare facilities.
  • Langco + Partners delivers public affairs and strategic communications counsel focused on health equity, justice, and social change.

Folklorist's Advocacy for Africatown Inspires Hope

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Friday, December 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health equity and social change public affairs firm Langco + Partners congratulates folklorist, oral historian, and African American Studies professor Dr. Kern Jackson's contributions to academic research, equity, and advocacy.

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  • His research illuminates the need for social justice, as the moral and political significance of Africatown is made visible by the first-hand accounts of community leaders.
  • The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards will be announced on Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023.
  • Together, we give voice to the ancestors and people of Africatown," he added.
  • The job though is not done," said Emmett Lewis, a descendant of Africatown founder Cudjo Lewis.