Speaking of #SER2019...
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I have been reflecting a lot on the significance of our panel on #CriticalRaceTheory & Epidemiology and think that it is important that we situate it in the broader context of history. At least 2 historical inflection points stand out to me...
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First, 2019 marks #400Years since enslaved Africans were brought to the shores of this country. This "original sin", predicated on racist science, religion, & rhetoric, is fundamental to our understanding of racial health inequities...
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So much so, that Dr. Mindy Fullilove and others are challenging schools of public health to have critical dialogue (at the very least!) about its implications.
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ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJ…
A broader call to action can be found here: 400yearsofinequality.org. How will you respond?
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