Structural racism in education, the socioeconomic system, the justice system, and the healthcare system has been shown to widen health disparities, often disproportionately impacting Black communities. Dami, Danielle, and Lwam remain with the Public Health Insight Podcast for part 2 of our discussion highlighting key findings from a collaborative Anti-Black Racism report. In this episode, we apply systems-thinking to the issue of anti-Black racism, along with some strength-based approaches and next steps for those interested in becoming more involved in the fight against anti-Black racism. Link to the full report available below.

References for Our Discussion 

• Boyd, C. , Nandola, R., Lawal, M., & Oluwayemi, O., ... & Rawlinson, D. (2020). The Urgent Need for a System-Thinking Approach to Address Anti-Black Racism in Ontario: A Call to Action for Decision Makers and Policy Makers. Toronto, Ont. : ETIO Public Health Consultants & Public Health Insight.

Podcast Guests 

• Dami Lawal, BSc, MMASc
• Danielle Rawlinson, BA, JD
• Lwam Mehari, BA, MPH

Podcast Co-Hosts

• Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP® 
• Ben Umakanthan, HBSc, MPH
• William Wang, BA, MPH
• Linda Holdbrook, BSc, MPH

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