(Solved): Statement 3 "The inequities that we study are not abstractions. We live them. And, we lose lives to ...

Statement 3 "The inequities that we study are not abstractions. We live them. And, we lose lives to them. Despite the delight I feel about all that this moment represents, I am keenly aware that naming racism a public health problem-as so many municipalities are now doing-can move us toward equity. By itself, however, naming racism does not ensure equity. We must also tackle the underlying mechanisms by which white supremacy, and structural racism preserve themselves. Otherwise, naming racism will serve as a substitute for actually eradicating it:" - Dr. Chandra Ford show less

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