Hogg Foundation Blog
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Hogg History: The First National Congress of Black Professionals in Higher Education
Black people from all around the country came together in Austin to “develop new conscience toward higher education for the Afro‐American.”
Empowering Girls through Policy
On this episode of Into the Fold, we are joined by our policy fellow for Girls Empowerment Network and her mentor to discuss the unique challenges facing girls.
Hogg Foundation Mourns the Passing of Stephany J. Bryan
The Hogg Foundation mourns the passing of Stephany J. Bryan, senior program officer and champion of mental health in Texas.
Hogg Foundation Executive Director Named to Prestigious White House Task Force
The foundation is pleased to announce that our executive director, Dr. Octavio N. Martinez, Jr., has been named to the Biden-Harris Administration COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force.
Hogg Foundation Awards $42,500 for 2021 Healthy Minds Grants for African American Mental Health, Well-being
Ten organizations have been chosen for this special opportunity. The goal is to support mental health and wellness among African Americans in the Central Texas area.
Without a state agency, who is responsible for addressing racial disparities and health equity in Texas?
Texas needs an office of health equity dedicated to collecting data and developing strategies to repair the damage that has been done.
A Therapist on Racial Grief
On this episode of our Into the Fold podcast, we are joined by Dr. Chase Anderson to discuss writing, communicating, and dealing with racial grief as a psychiatrist.
Understanding Mental Health Systems and Services in Texas
This comprehensive resource is designed to help advocates, policymakers, families, and individuals prepare for and navigate mental health systems and services in Texas.
Hogg Foundation receives $1.1 million from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative to advance mental health and well-being for youth of color and their families
In December, CZI announced a $7 million commitment to 5 community organizations, including Hogg.