#APHA18
"Check people when they say they are doing health equity work, to confirm they mean explicitly addressing racism and other structural forms of oppression" @reneecanady61 with @the_mphi #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"Academics have the authority to produce evidence and arguments. That can have tremendous effects in the creation or undermining of political will" Dr. Paula Braveman from @ucsf #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"We have to understand the context of our sector. In philanthropy, we have a deep history of economic exploitation: white supremacy is baked IN. So, we are giving money to communities to use for THEIR priorities" Dr. Sandra Witt from @CalEndow #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"The greatest gift that my health officer gave me when I was promoted was saying, Renee: do NOT forget to use your power." @reneecanady61 from @the_mphi #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"Fighting for justice for health has been happening for years -- as health professionals, we tend to be apolitical and ahistorical. It's important to recognize the historical context" @DrAlethaMaybank from @nycHealthy #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM
"The importance of engaging the people affected by decisions is critical [to health equity]. What seems fair to me, may not seem fair to others. The challenge is to figure out what others need -- directly from them" @reneecanady61 from @the_mphi #APHA18 #BuildPower4Equity
December 23, 2024 at 9:32 PM