The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health is a brand that champions health equity and community wellness in New York City. They work with barbershops and salons in urban communities to provide health information to those who need it most. In collaboration with over 170 Brooklyn salons and barbershops, the institute connects vulnerable communities to the information, tools, and resources they need to make informed health decisions.

They also address the chronic shortage of minorities in the healthcare and STEM fields by providing training for the next generation of diverse healthcare professionals through partnerships with Brooklyn public and parochial high schools and middle schools. The institute's mission is to eliminate health disparities in some of Brooklyn's most vulnerable neighborhoods, including Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Brownsville, East New York, and East Flatbush. They design, implement, and evaluate community-based initiatives that address the social determinants of health, such as racial, social, economic, or environmental factors.

Partnerships are essential to the success of the institute's work, and they collaborate with various community-based organizations, local businesses, academic institutions, and legislators to address health inequities and inform policies. They have also developed partnerships with academic institutions like SUNY Downstate Medical Center and the University of the West Indies