The conclusion of Black History Month has us reflecting on what our company did in February to commemorate the legacy of anti-Black racism, but more generally, why we do what we do in the first place.
Through our work, we’ve learned from some of the nation’s most respected researchers about the link between racism in this country and poor health outcomes — the fact that Black people receive lesser care in emergency rooms, during pregnancy and for treatment of pain, and that the average Black patient has better outcomes when treated by Black physicians.
So, we feel compelled to do something about this because advocating for equity and opportunity is both the right thing to do and the economically smart thing to do. Why wouldn’t we want a thriving Black population where we live, as we do for all people? By immersing ourselves in issues related to equity, there comes exposure to the reality of food deserts where many Black people live in American cities. And through work with the…
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