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During my time as an undergraduate, I joined the IDE organization for students within the School of Health Professions. Our mission was "To enhance the experience of all School of Health Professions students and faculty by providing a safe space for growth and education, providing mentors and role models from all backgrounds and experiences, preparing students to make meaningful change in the healthcare environment by providing effective tools and preparing students for a diverse working environment."
Each semester we held chat sessions with students and staff to discuss important topics regarding diversity inside the classroom. This specific presentation includes information on how microaggressions can disrupt class performance and create isolation between people that are marginalized.
This figure demonstrates how health and well-being of individuals are compromised due to racism, discrimination, and economic inequities. The photos below imitate equity vs inequity from my experiences involved in public health.
March for George Floyd and BLM
March for George Floyd and BLM
Health Inequity
This form of advocacy falls underneath the Community, Safety, & Social Context section in Figure 1 above. The advocacy itself for speaking out against violence towards BIPOC does help improve health disparities. However, the Black Lives Matter movement was created due to the health inequities that BIPOC face the challenge of combating everyday.
Fresh soil for crops at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
Fresh soil for crops at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture
Health equity
The soil shown in this picture was utilized for planting new seeds during the overturn of the season. The CCUA creates health equity among the Columbia community by donating fresh food to local charities and distributes food at their own farmers market. This creates food security and access to healthy options for people of low income and college students who often struggle with healthy food choices.
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