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The United States Coalition for African Immigrant Health (USCAIH) began as the National African Immigrant Project (NAIP) in 2005 under the auspices of the U.S. Office of Minority Health. USCAIH was originally established to provide a platform for national and regional conferences on African immigrant health. Each of these conferences successfully attracted state and federal agencies, clinicians, academics, students and other stakeholders working with the African Immigrant (AI) population.  In 2021, USCAIH further expanded its mission by establishing itself as a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization Coalition in order to provide a broader platform for engaging stakeholders interested in the African diaspora. 

The United States Coalition for African Immigrant Health (USCAIH) is an organization dedicated to addressing the health and well-being of African immigrants and their families in the United States. By providing crucial statistics and insights, USCAIH aims to inform policymakers, healthcare providers, and the public about the unique challenges and needs of this growing community.

Recent data highlights the significant growth of the Black immigrant population in the U.S., which reached 4.6 million in 2019, up from approximately 800,000 in 1980. This demographic shift represents 19% of the overall increase in the U.S. Black population, which grew by 20 million over the same period. It is projected that Black immigrants will account for about a third of the growth in the U.S. Black population through 2060.

While Africa has seen the fastest growth in the U.S. Black immigrant population, the Caribbean remains the largest region of origin. Together, these two regions comprised 88% of all Black foreign-born individuals in the U.S. in 2019. Notably, the population of Black African immigrants grew by 246% between 2000 and 2019, increasing from around 600,000 to 2.0 million. Consequently, individuals of African origin now represent 42% of the foreign-born Black population in the U.S., a significant rise from 23% in 2000.

USCAIH is committed to promoting the health and wellness of African immigrants by advocating for culturally competent healthcare services, supporting research, and providing education and resources to both the community and healthcare providers.

Reference:

Tamir, C. (2022, January 27). Immigrant Populations . Retrieved from Pew Research Center : https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2022/01/27/key-findings-about-black-immigrants-in-the-u-s/