“CLOSING THE WIDENING GAP:
SOCIAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC HEALTH”

Times for each session:
Reception: 5:00 – 5:30 with light fare
Speaker: 5:30, Interactive discussion and audience participation to follow

September 23, 2008 “Why African Americans Live Sicker and Die Younger” Dr. Thomas LaVeist, Ph.D. Director, Center for Health Disparities Solutions  (Muhammad Ali Center)
November 18, 2008 “Beyond Obama: Reflections on Race, Health & Equity after Election 2008” Ricky Jones, Ph.D. Director, Center for the Study of Crime & Justice in Black Communities (Metro United Way)
January 13, 2009 “Building Food Justice” Hank Herrera, M.D. Project Manager, HOPE Collaborative (Metro United Way)
February 24, 2009 “Social Determinants of Health vs. Social Determinants of Equity” Camara Jones M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. Research Director on Social Determinants Center for Disease Control  (Metro United Way)
April 7, 2009 “Tackling the Root Causes of Health Inequities: Practical Ways You Can Make a Difference” Makani Themba-Nixon Executive Director, The Praxis Project  (Metro United Way)
May 12, 2009 CANCELLED  “Poverty and the Elimination of Urban Health Disparities: Challenge and Opportunity” Stephen Thomas, Ph.D. Director, Center for Minority Health, University of Pittsburgh (Metro United Way) Read the article.