In this episode of Equity Actions, James Burroughs chats with Malik Rucker, V3 Sports Executive Director. Malik was a high school star athlete in North Minneapolis.  He used his excellent skills as a student athlete and football cornerback to show others how they can strive for success and accomplish community building goals.  Malik has dedicated his post football career to bringing attention to the importance of health and well being for youth and how changing attitudes, healthy living mental models and access to physical exercise facilities can transform community. Listen to Malik discuss the importance of  addressing the social determinants of health.
View the transcript here: 
https://www.childrensmn.org/for-health-professionals/talking-pediatrics-podcast/talking-pediatrics-equity-actions-bringing-well-being-back-to-the-neighborhood-12-2-24/