Poverty. Racism and Classism

What could ignite enough moral outrage to challenge the wealthiest country in the world’s continued perpetuation of systems that produce an astonishing number of under-resourced and unhealthy citizens, the highest level of imprisonment, and social and economic disparities? What attitudes, beliefs, and systems make this so? Why do racial disparities across American systems persist?

Poverty, Racism, and Classism – Determinants of Health examines the history, public policy, and social conventions that have created and reinforced social and economic inequities. I invite you to engage in the conversation about social services’ role and share thoughts and ideas for creating a structure that advances social equity, ensuring that everyone has a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible.