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February 15, 2021
Barry University and South Florida People of Color Partner to Explore the Impact of Systemic Racism on Health and the Origins of Vaccine Hesitancy
(MIAMI, FL) Unequal access to medical care and the origins of distrust of the medical establishment among Black Americans are pressing issues as we collectively battle the global health crisis. As part of its Black History Month Programming, Barry University’s College of Art and Sciences Africana Studies Program is partnering with South Florida People of Color to host two important virtual events exploring these topics, beginning this week. Both events are open to the public.
Dr. Pamela D. Hall, Barry University Associate Professor of Psychology, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Director of the Africana Studies Program will moderate both discussions.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021 6:15-7:30 pm
Systemic Racism: Health Disparities and access to the COVID Vaccine
Dr. Bernard Ashby, cardiologist and frequent media commentator, and Dr. Cheryl Holder, internist and social justice advocate will discuss the impact of racism on health and inequities in access to quality healthcare and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Monday, February 22, 2021 6:00-7:30 pm
A Conversation with Harriet Washington, author of Medical Apartheid
Award-winning author Harriet Washington will discuss her book, Medical Apartheid, which chronicles the history of medical experimentation on African Americans. Ms. Washington will also explore environmental racism and the COVID-19 vaccine.
Learn more and register here.