Health Disparities Coming to the Forefront in the Era of Covid 19

 

On September 24th, many of you joined us for the online screening of Open Season: Racism and Health Disparities, a documentary film by Crystal R. Emery, followed by a roundtable discussion featuring five of the most dynamic former US Surgeons General about racial inequity in healthcare. We could not have anticipated the enormous impact that this conversation would have on our audience. In an effort to expose as many as we can to this crucial insight, we are hosting an encore streaming of Health Disparities Coming to the Forefront in the Era of COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 1st at 6:00 PM CST! To RSVP, please click here. At the time of our initial broadcast, this nation had just reached a grim milestone: 100,000 lives lost to the pandemic. Today, this figure is steadily approaching 250,000. Governing bodies are urging us to let our guards down, perpetuating the myth that the threat of coronavirus is waning. As the country remains locked in a stalemate, the chasm between white casualties and Black and Brown casualties continues to widen. Alone, we are still facing two of America's deadliest diseases: racism and COVID-19. Health Disparities Coming to the Forefront in the Era of COVID-19 goes beyond ruminating on these losses to discuss the tangible actions that we can take to change the tide and bring about a collective healing. Crystal R. Emery's film lays the foundation for the roundtable discussion, laying bare the stories of Black and Brown people who have fallen victim to the systemic inequity that plagues American healthcare. The film restores the personhood of these casualties; they are not just statistics, but people with names, faces, and families. The crisis we find ourselves enduring has shed light on disparities that have long existed in the United States. But change starts with you. For those that were unable to attend the live discussion, this is your opportunity to go beyond your perceived limitations and become a more active participant in the possibility of what our nation can be. Together, let us secure a future in which "essential" no longer means "expendable." Namaskar, Crystal R. Emery Founder and CEO URU The Right to Be, Inc.