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DESCRIPTION:Racism is a Public Health Crisis\n\nDate and Time: Wed, July 29, 2020 @ 
 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM PDT\n\nRSVP: 
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/racism-is-a-public-health-crisis-tickets-114428897914\n\nCOVID-19 
 has shone a spotlight on the intersection of racism and health care in this 
 country. Chronic racist inequity has produced terrifying outcomes in terms 
 of the disproportionate effect the virus is having on African-Americans and 
 Latinx people.\n\nThe protest movement that erupted after the murder of 
 George Floyd sharpened a national conversation about racism in this 
 country. Many have demanded that institutions which hurt people be 
 defunded, and that this money be redirected towards healing 
 communities.\n\nJoin a conversation of labor and community activists who 
 will be discussing work they and their organizations are doing as it 
 relates to this topic.\n\nStacy Davis Gates \nVice President of the CTU and 
 the Executive Vice President of the IFT. This past fall, she helped to lead 
 a 15-day strike and to negotiate an historic contract that provides for 
 smaller class sizes, ensures a nurse and social worker in every Chicago 
 public school, secures sanctuary protections for immigrant families, and 
 supports students and families experiencing homelessness.\n\nDenise 
 Mercherson \nMedical Social Worker at John H. Stroger Hospital, and is an 
 active member of SEIU Local 73. She has worked as a licensed, clinical 
 social worker since 2017, and before that, worked in employment and labor 
 law.\n\nLinda Rae Murray, MD, MPH \nDr. Murray has been a voice for social 
 justice and health as a basic human right for over 50 years. In the Cook 
 County Health System she previously served as Chief Medical Officer for 
 primary care, and is speaking as a member of Physicians for a National 
 Health Program.\n\nDamon Williams \nMovement builder, organizer, educator 
 and media maker. Damon is the co-founder of The #LetUsBreathe Collective 
 and AirGo Media, and is speaking as a member of the Black Abolitionist 
 Network.\n\nModerator: Elaine Mister \nNurse case manager at UCMC, and was 
 a leader in organizing her fellow nurses to become members of 
 NNU.\n\nPresented by: Black Abolitionist Network, Chicago Teachers Union, 
 National Nurses United, Physicians for a National Health Program Illinois 
 and SEIU 73. \n https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/07/28/18835473.php
SUMMARY:Racism is a Public Health Crisis: Intersection of COVID19, Racism & Health Care in America
LOCATION:Online
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2020/07/28/18835473.php
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