Achieving Health Equity: Tools for a Campaign Against Racism-Dr. Camara Jones' Presentation

Video Transcription

Video Summary

Summary:<br /><br />This video features two speakers who address the impacts of racism on health and society, as well as the need for action to dismantle racism. Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones, a physician and epidemiologist, explains the levels of health intervention using the analogy of a cliff. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing the three-dimensional nature of the cliff, including differences in access to care, quality of care, and underlying exposures and opportunities. Dr. Jones also highlights the need to address racism and other systems of structural inequity. She defines racism as a system of power that structures opportunity based on social interpretation. Dr. Jones gives examples of racial disparities in education and incarceration and urges listeners to acknowledge and address the three-dimensionality of racism to achieve health equity.<br /><br />The second speaker discusses the impact of racism on society and shares personal experiences of encountering racism. They present a three-level definition of racism and how each level affects health outcomes, using the analogy of a gardener and flower boxes. The speaker emphasizes the importance of addressing institutionalized racism and becoming actively anti-racist. They also suggest applying the same framework to other forms of inequity.<br /><br />Both speakers underscore the importance of naming and confronting racism, understanding its mechanisms, and taking organized action to dismantle it.<br /><br />Credits: Dr. Camara Phyllis Jones as the first speaker. The second speaker's name is not provided.

Keywords

racism

health

society

action

dismantle racism

health intervention

access to care

structural inequity

racial disparities

health equity