02/06/2026
For decades, Americans have observed Black History Month in February. This year’s Black History Month is especially meaningful, as 2026 marks a century of Black History observations across the United States.
At Eliot, we view Black History Month as a time to celebrate and uplift Black individuals and communities and to recognize Black pioneers in the fields of mental health, behavioral health, and human services. Trailblazers like Bebe Moore Campbell, Dr. Mamie Phipps Clark, and Dr. Francis Cecil Sumner made possible the work we do today.
As we reflect upon our field’s past, we at Eliot renew our commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based mental health, behavioral health, and human services that integrate each individual’s cultural and ethnic background.
This month also provides an opportunity for us to sustain our commitment to being an equitable employer, where our staff know their backgrounds and lived experiences are viewed as assets. Our staff’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, and we will continue to strive for our workforce to reflect the communities it serves–thereby amplifying our impact and outcomes.
Looking to the future, Eliot strives to continue providing the best care for every child, family and individual we serve, celebrate our employees’ diversity, and work to build systems that transform lives and strengthen belonging and empowerment.
