Breaking Down the Walls – The End of Structural Racism

Critics and activists raised red flags for decades, but it was the coronavirus pandemic that opened the entire nation’s eyes to the structural racism embedded in America’s institutions. In the wake of COVID-19's devastation, there is no hiding chronic inequalities in healthcare delivery, the fragility of the social safety net, or how entrenched gaps in income and employment afflict communities of color. But the flip side of awareness is opportunity. Coalitions of grassroots activists, elected leaders, and corporate partners leverage his moment of moral clarity to address these disparities and end structural racism. A panel of game-changers discusses a new normal: collaboration in the service of equity. We're breaking down the walls.

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