Active Allyship...it's more than a #hashtag!"

EP #45: Discussing Social Justice, Racism and Public Health with Professor Sherridan Schwartz

May 12, 2021 Sunni Dayz & Lisa Davis, MPH
Active Allyship...it's more than a #hashtag!"
EP #45: Discussing Social Justice, Racism and Public Health with Professor Sherridan Schwartz
Show Notes

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On this episode of Active Allyship…it’s more than a #hashtag! The ladies chat with Professor Sherridan Schwartz about the challenges of helping medical professionals better understand the complexities of social justice and racism in the public health sector. 


Professor Schwartz,  Strategist, Policy Analyst, and Educational Leader was marinated in “bar-b-que sauce”!  Seriously, you’ve got to listen to hear the complete story!  


Houston, Texas has one of the largest medical professional populations. Right now, they’re having to deal with dual pandemics, yes, dual.  The COVID crisis and the racial injustices within the medical system.   


The ladies discuss the role of medical professionals during the murder of George Floyd, specifically, the refusal of Derek Chauvin to allow medical treatment for George Floyd.  Can you imagine?!  Whew!  So much to unpack, it’s exhausting, but necessary, absolutely necessary.


In summation, this episode includes discussions about the insurrection, people of color protesting peacefully, law and order for folks with the complexion for the connection vs. people of color, goals for being a better ally.  Listen to hear more…


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