Poverty makes people sick. Mental health issues are on the increase in our community; however, stigma and lack of resources often prevent us from seeking help. African, Caribbean, and Black Canadians are four times more at risk of developing diabetes, cataracts, and many other illnesses. One in seven people living with HIV in Canada is from the ACB community, although we only constitute 3% of the population. Research indicates we suffer from the « Healthy Immigrant Effect, » which means our health—initially better than that of the average Canadian—begins to deteriorate within five years after arriving in Canada due to several factors, including racism and discrimination.