Policies and practices in Canadian institutions mirror and reinforce beliefs, attitudes, prejudice, stereotyping and/or discrimination towards people of African descent and lead to a lack of equitable access, opportunities and outcomes for Black people.

This webinar series teaches viewers about how anti-Black racism impacts public health.

Part 1: #BlackLivesMatter in public health: Critical race theory, historical roots and legacies of anti-Black racism

In this webinar, hosts discuss the roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and the field of health. Viewers will learn about:

• Concepts of whiteness and privilege to situate systems of inequity.
• The Black Health Education Collaborative
• How anti-Black racism is demonstrated in the current context
  Identify the historical roots and legacy of anti-Black racism in society and in the field of health
• Critical race theory and intersectionality as it pertains to the structural and social determinants of Black health