On July 24, 2023, CCL researcher Marcia Dawkins represented CCL’s Latinx/Hispanic ERG and moderated a panel for the UnidosUS 2023 Conference titled “Untangling Racism’s Effects on Health.”
The panel focused on understanding structural racism as a fundamental contributor to health inequities affecting policies and practices in housing, education, immigration, environment, employment, and other social determinants of health. This discussion explored the impact of structural and interpersonal racism as a public health issue, attempt to challenge the notion of a homogenous Latino identity, while celebrating the diversity of the community.
By reclaiming our lived experiences and narrative, this discussion equipped participants with strategies and tools to dismantle harmful, racist, and oppressive policies and practices that hinder the ability to live healthy lives and thrive in a multicultural society.
About UnidosUS
Since 1968, UnidosUS has served the Hispanic community through research, policy analysis, and state and national advocacy efforts, as well as program work in communities nationwide and through its network of over 300 affiliates across the country. Learn more about UnidosUS.
At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)®, we believe the most powerful force in any organization is its people. We partner with organizations worldwide to build leaders and the leadership ecosystems around them, applying our nearly 60 years of experience and research to convert leadership potential into a measurable performance advantage. CCL designs and delivers custom leadership solutions, open-enrollment programs, leadership coaching services, assessments, and enterprise leadership development subscriptions for clients across North America, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
At the Center for Creative Leadership (CCL)®, we believe the most powerful force in any organization is its people. We partner with organizations worldwide to build leaders and the leadership ecosystems around them, applying our nearly 60 years of experience and research to convert leadership potential into a measurable performance advantage. CCL designs and delivers custom leadership solutions, open-enrollment programs, leadership coaching services, assessments, and enterprise leadership development subscriptions for clients across North America, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.
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