Keynote Speaker: Wade Norwood, CEO Common Ground Health in Rochester.
Mr. Norwood worked in public health/education/healthcare for most of his career. He will be speaking on Common Ground’s recently released report, showcasing how racism, whether deliverate or unintentional, undermines physical and mental wellbeing.
Keynote presentation: The Color of Health: The Devastating Toll of Racism on Black Lives, reveals that racism is the primary driver of illness and early death for Black residents. Marrying health data with insights from experts and lived experiences, the report documents how racism, whether deliberate or unintentional, undermines physical and mental wellbeing. It shows how biased practices limit access to well-paying jobs, safe neighborhoods, nutritious food and health care; how segregated neighborhoods and schools limit opportunities that are foundational to a child’s future wealth and health; and how chronic exposure to racism has a weathering effect on the mind and body.
