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Across the country, local and state leaders are declaring racism a public health crisis or emergency. These declarations are an important first step to advancing racial equity and justice, and they must be followed by strategic action. CEI Perspectives will feature a panel of experts leading discussions around this critical issue facing communities in our region and beyond. We’ll explore ways to partner in research toward solutions.

Moderator and Panelists:

  • Myles Moody, PhD
    Assistant Professor, UAB Department of Sociology
  • Brandi Shah, MD, MPH
    Assistant Professor & Physician, Family Medicine
  • Larrell Wilkinson, PhD
    Associate Professor, UAB School of Education (Human Studies)
  • Gregory Townsend, MPPM
    Retired, Jefferson County Department of Health; 
    Board Member, Jefferson Country Children's Cooperative
  • Nadia Richardson,  PhD
    Founder and Executive Director, No More Martyrs;
    Instructor, UAB School of Health Professions
  • Lt. Col. Benard Simelton, MPA 
    President, Alabama NAACP; Board Member; NAACP Health

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