This presentation examines recent health care cuts through the lens of reproductive justice, arguing that they build on a history of structural violence within the U.S. health policy landscape.
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SPH in Color: American Indian, BIPOC, and International Community Welcome Reception
Please join us for this special welcome reception for our American Indian, BIPOC, and international community!
Vaccine hesitancy among Black Minnesotans: historical causes, contemporary challenges, and potential solutions
Immunization data will be used to illustrate varying levels of immunization coverage among these communities, and how dips in vaccination rates put vulnerable Minnesotans at risk.
Injustice in our Backyard: The Unspoken History of Genesis & Genocide at Bdote
This immersive, experiential learning opportunity will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of struggles for justice and systems of oppression in the Twin Cities and how they impact lived experiences today.
Health Equity Networking Event
This networking event is a great opportunity to meet colleagues with a passion for health equity research, reconnect with colleagues, and meet new potential research collaborators!
SPH in Color: A reception for our American Indian, BIPOC and International community
Please join us for this reception for our American Indian, BIPOC, and international community!
Standing Up for LGBTQIA+ Voices in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease Research
In this talk, we will examine the unique risks and challenges LGBTQIA+ older adults face related to aging and Alzheimer’s disease, addressing current research gaps and challenges within today’s sociopolitical climate.
From Pain to Podcast to Policy: A Journey in Black Maternal Health Advocacy
In this talk, Brittany shares her path from personal trauma to public advocacy, exploring how storytelling, community action, and policy change intersect.
Bodily Autonomy as a Public Health Imperative
In the talk “Bodily Autonomy as a Public Health Imperative,” Dr. Asha Hassan will discuss the critical intersection of bodily autonomy and public health, emphasizing the foundational importance of self-determination in fostering a healthy society and reducing health inequities.
Working Toward Equity in Cannabis Policy
This session will cover the history and impact of cannabis criminalization, equity components within cannabis legalization in Minnesota, and research and work aimed toward addressing the harm caused by criminalization in the state.
BIPOC/AI in SPH PhD Student and Faculty Lunch
Join us to enjoy lunch and celebrate the end of the semester with BIPOC PhD students and faculty across SPH.
The Bite of the Brute: Hounds, Hydrophobia, and Anti-Blackness as a Public Health Concern
This presentation will interrogate some of the ways that the presence of Black Americans has been treated as a threat to the wellness of the public in the past and present, and how dehumanization has been a central strategy for that purpose.
