Race And Race Relations The Root Of Public Health Crises

There was a time when I would shy away from an in-depth conversation about race and race relations in social situations. I would participate in class, when studying race and health disparities, however when stepped out of the classroom and converse amongst my peers, I became more reserved. There’s something about asking those hard questions and discussing disparities as a result of oppressions and transgressions which made me uncomfortable to talk about race outside of the structured, politically-correct world of academia. Often emotions overshadowed a constructive and empathetic discourse and as a result I would be reserved or sometimes avoided those conversations. However, it is a conversation that I need to be a part of. Health disparities are at the root of public health crises; there are billions of dollars being allocated for initiatives and operations with the aim at improving the quality of life and combating health disparities within at-risk, vulnerable, and minority populations. Race relations and how it is impacted by American culture, history and policy presents a risk factor for negative health outcomes for some. NCORE will be an environment where I can be a part of the dialogue, and where I can learn the skills needed to be active and operate public health professional within a cultural context. 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