BEYOND 64 IN 76104: A Community Health, Wealth, and Justice Initiative.
BEYOND 64 IN 76104: A Community Health, Wealth, and Justice Initiative. By Pastor Kyev P. Tatum, Sr. Helping Black men live longer, healthier, safer, and more financially secure lives. Link: https://youtu.be/BJrSvUvf5H0?is=6zDRCEIid-Fhm61v The Challenge Can a community-led initiative change the trajectory of life expectancy in 76104? Yes—but improving life expectancy will require more than screenings and health education. It will require a coordinated effort addressing access to medical care, nutritious food, safe housing, mental health, employment, transportation, legal assistance, financial stability, and community ownership. A 2019 UT Southwestern analysis, based on Texas death records from 2005–2014, estimated life expectancy in 76104 at 66.7 years—the lowest ZIP-code estimate in Texas at that time. The published estimate for men was approximately 63.7 years, commonly rounded to 64. Black men living in the community have faced an especially troubling risk of prema...