Milwaukee County became the first place in the US to declare racism a public health crisis. It then began to establish a racial equity mindset, practices, and policies in its mission to turn Milwaukee from one of the unhealthiest counties in Wisconsin to the healthiest. To date nearly 200 governmental units around the country have followed Milwaukee’s lead.
This interactive multimedia presentation will:
- expand your understanding of racism as a social determinant of health locally, regionally and nationally
- examine how successful public health campaigns have made our lives better by moving us beyond long-standing but unhealthy cultural practices
- increase your desire for and ability to work towards racial equity in your sphere of influence
Address such questions as:
- What do we mean by “race”, “racism” & “racial equity”?
- What exactly is a “public health approach” to social & cultural problems?
- Can societies and cultures change — and if so, how? ü Why is racial equity so hard to achieve?
- What can we as concerned individuals do to promote our society’s well-being through racial equity?
Sunday, November 14, 1 pm at the Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Main Theatre, 900 Viterbo Dr., La Crosse. Presentation in person and streaming will be available. Register.
Reggie Jackson and Dr. Fran Kaplan are the Co-Founders and Lead Trainers/Consultants of Nurturing Diversity Partners, a consulting firm that fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion within institutions and communities. They educate groups about the history, sociocultural dynamics, personal skills, and institutional practices that build a more equitable society. Reggie Jackson has been a much sought-after speaker and published writer for over a decade. Reggie specializes in sharing seldom-told stories and facts about the experiences of African-Americans and other peoples of color past and present. Dr. Fran Kaplan has spent fifty-five years working against poverty and for social justice and peace locally, nationally, and internationally. She has experience as an adult educator, social worker, community organizer, executive director, training director, published author, award-winning filmmaker, and more. Together, they have over 65 years of experience and 24 awards for their public service promoting racial equity and reconciliation, including the 2018 Friebert Social Justice Award from the Jewish Community Relations Council and the 2021 Unity Award from Milwaukee Magazine.