Memorial Hall Library

Courageous Conversations: Health Impacts of Structural Racism

The impacts of structural inequities in health and health care are explored by Dr. Amy Patel, Medical Director, Phillips Academy, Dr. Cara Marshall, Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, and Albert Pless Jr., Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the Town of Andover. They provide historical context and share their professional experience to shed light on the burdens faced by communities of color with regard to health and health outcomes. They also address possible solutions to these issues. Jeffrey Thomas of the Mandela Yoga Project joined for the Q&A, which was moderated by Aldonsa Pereyra, a member of the Courageous Conversations planning team. The resources shared during the program are available here.