At SPH, we believe that everyone has the right to live a healthy life. We recognize that systemic racism and oppression has led to health disparities, and we commit to making diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice central to our mission. This comprehensive approach is intended to influence every aspect of our school including education, hiring, fundraising, research, and community engagement.
“The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or social condition”. — World Health Organization 1946
Featured Media
What is Antiracism?
In the first video of this series, we explore what antiracism is and how we can apply it to our work.
Five Years of SPAR
Our Strategic Plan for Antiracism (SPAR) has reached its planned five-year conclusion. We invite you to reflect on our shared progress through two key resources:
- Annual Report, a snapshot of what we accomplished in the past year
- Progress Update, a tracker that outlines our movement in each specific area
The Differences between Equality, Equity, and Justice
In this video we highlight some of the key differences between equality, equity, and justice, and how we can utilize these concepts in our pursuit towards antiracism.
Reproductive Justice Denied: The Structural Violence of Recent Federal Health Care Cuts
This presentation examines recent health care cuts through the lens of reproductive justice, arguing that they build on a history of structural violence within the U.S. health policy landscape.
How do we make health data more equitable?
In this video, we talk about what makes data WEIRD, and how ensuring that health data is non-WEIRD can lead to more accurate and equitable health outcomes. For more information, check out this resource on collaborations and programs to advance non-WEIRD data.
Reckoning with Minnesota’s Past: Lessons from Bdoté and the Voices of Its People
Learn about the struggles for justice and systems of oppression in the Twin Cities and how they impact lived experiences today.
