Over the last year, we've been reminded that systemic racism has had a devastating impact on our society. For centuries, health inequities have contributed to Black Americans and people of color suffering worse health outcomes than their white neighbors. This six-episode series, hosted by Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Johnson & Johnson, features conversations with Black doctors and nurses on the front lines of health equity with the hope that by Starting the Conversation and listening, we create empathy. Through empathy, we gain understanding. And, through understanding, we inspire change.
Episode 4
Starting the Conversation, Atlanta: Biases are Barriers
One important aspect of addressing racial health inequities is creating more opportunities to enter health professions, given the systemic barriers for people of color. In this episode of Starting the Conversation, Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs & Chief Communication Officer at Johnson & Johnson, travels to Atlanta, the home of the civil rights movement. He speaks with two women who are working to widen opportunities for the next generation.
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