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LET'S TALK ABOUT BEING - BLACK IN PUBLICHEALTH - EVENT SUMMARY - THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 2021 AT 1 PM E.S.T.

18 Mar 2021

We work to improve the health of ALL people, and the staff of the The Task Force is just that. [...] Putting Africans at the center of the picture of global health will help to establish trust between beneficiaries and the global health community. [...] However, for me as a Black woman, I understand the cultural and religious differences, AND I can relate to the differences in traditions, upbringing and the generational roots of being Black that may cause these disparities. [...] And this is what drives me every day to break down those barriers, misconceptions, and historical stereotypes and why I continue to promote global health, if not for me directly then for my kids and the future generations." JUNEKA REMBERT LET'S TALK ABOUT BEING BLACK IN PUBLIC HEALTH HIGHL IGHTS "I believe part of the reason these sentiments perpetuate is due to the misinformation and lack of info. [...] To be a strong ally in the workplace, aim to provide opportunities for growth, leadership, further educational opportunities." SAM MCKEEVER “I believe the greatest takeaway would be to acknowledge our differences and embrace them for the betterment of the nation to achieve health equity and create a healthy nation, we must address racism and racial disparities.

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