CHOP It Up is about daring to imagine a new and radical approach to addressing social, economic, and political inequities that have resulted in Black Americans having the shortest life expectancy among any group in the U.S. The phrase “CHOP it Up” is our way of saying, “come talk with us”, relax, speak freely, and learn in a comfortable setting with people who care about each other. By centering the voices, ideas, and perspectives of members of the community at every level — from everyday people to experts — we strive to provoke unique conversations that will help move the needle with respect to improving the safety and care of our communities. Our approach remains simplistic and retains a low barrier to entry, as our focus is to ensure that anyone who wants to “CHOP it Up”, is always able to.