The NAM Culture of Health Program hosted a public virtual convening on July 10, 2024, to take an important step in partnering with a diverse array of changemakers to advance the science of health equity. Following the convening, a screening of the film The Fight for Black Lives by Micere Keels and a panel discussion was held.
Event Highlights:
- Build Momentum: Contribute to the ongoing engagement around the release of the NAM’s forthcoming special publication on systemic racism and health.
- Highlight Solutions: Focus on systemic and structural changes as essential levers for addressing health inequities.
- Community Building: Recognize the importance of community organizing in achieving racial and health equity.
- Action-Oriented Learning: Discover what changemakers need to advance health equity and identify avenues for collaborative efforts.
Agenda Highlights:
8:45 am ET | Opening Remarks – including Special Presentation & Emcee: Jason Chu, Artist/Activist
9:30 am | Session 1: Catalyzing Action: Advancing Health & Racial Equity through Systems Change
11:15 am | Session 2: Catalyzing Unity: Driving Equity through Community Building
1:30 pm | Session 3: Catalyzing Change: Identifying Opportunities for Collective Action & Alignment
3:00 pm | Closing Remarks
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