Racism: A Public Health Crisis

On May 19 when the Franklin County Commissioners declared that Racism is a public health crisis, they probably didn’t foresee the protests that erupted in our community, nationwide and around the world in response to the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Already complicated and complex, the issue of racism became more complicated and more urgent by the current level of frustration and unrest. Racial tensions are high, people of all colors and sociodemographic backgrounds are engaging in the demand for greater equity and justice for their black and brown brothers and sisters.

How does declaring racism a public health crisis play into the current unrest and generate new policies and practices or change cultural mores?

Featuring Columbus City Council Member, Priscilla R. Tyson, Franklin County Commissioner, Kevin Boyce and host, Jo Ingles, Statehouse News Bureau.

For this discussion on June 17, limited live audience seating (60 participants) is NOW SOLD OUT.  We cannot accept walk-ins.

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