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 2
Baltimore: A Perfect Example of a Flawed System
Baltimore is adjacent to the United States capitol, the center of policy and justice for arguably one of the most powerful and influential countries in the world. This city is also a case study in economic and racial health disparities among Blacks and whites. Michael Sneed, Executive Vice President, Johnson & Johnson, continues the conversation with two changemakers determined to achieve equity in healthcare for their community and to create a model of racial health equity for the country’s leaders to see.