Abstract
This chapter offers perspectives on the enduring impact of racist violence in the United States and suggests ways to use history as a framework to promote justice and health equity. A historical sociologist from Washington University in St. Louis connects the history of lynching and slavery to current violence. An Ohio State University city and regional planning researcher acknowledges the role of past housing policies in shaping the opportunities available for the Black population today. A political scientist at Jackson State University explores the physiological and emotional impacts of racist symbols. A former community health researcher at the Mississippi State Department of Health shares insights about the health impact of addressing civil rights historical preservation in a Mississippi River community. And a former Youth Speaks executive director advocates for youth raising their voices for change.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Necessary Conversations |
| Subtitle of host publication | Understanding Racism as a Barrier to Achieving Health Equity |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 135-149 |
| Number of pages | 15 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780197641507 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780197641477 |
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| State | Published - Jan 1 2022 |
Keywords
- Civil rights
- Culture of Health
- Health equity
- Housing policy
- Mississippi
- Racism
- Racist violence
- Youth activism