In part 1, we will discuss the roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and the field of health. This session will further explore concepts of whiteness and privilege to situate systems of…
In this series, participants will explore how anti-Black racism impacts health and identify concrete opportunities for public health action.
This systematic review identifies effective strategies that enhance COVID-19 vaccine uptake among Black populations, noting that vaccine hesitancy is high in Black populations in Canada, the US, and the UK. Authors categorized interventions into three types: incentive-based, mandate-based, and communications and information-based.
Dr. Upton D. Allen calls for targeted approaches to build vaccine confidence, reduce vaccine hesitancy, and reduce the disproportionate harms of COVID-19 on Black communities in Canada.
This 2021 report from the Black Health Equity Working Group outlines the Engagement, Governance, Access and Protection (EGAP) Framework for the collection and use of race-based data from Black communities to advance health equity and dismantle systemic racism.