The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Equity is committed to centering the marginalized and helping historically oppressed communities become healthier. They serve the SPH community in providing education, advocacy, planning, and support in the areas of DEI.
The Office of DEI hosts our Justice in Public Health Series, Antiracism trainings, BIPOC/AI focused events, and many additional events throughout the year.
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This talk interrogates the relationship between public health and policing and presents a case for abolition as a public health cause that is necessary to protect communities and achieve health equity.
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This immersive, experiential learning opportunity will allow participants to gain a deeper understanding of struggles for justice and systems of oppression in the Twin Cities and how they impact lived experiences today.
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Join us for a conversation about these liberation movements that we commemorate in June, and how liberation and joy undergirds the work of public health.
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This workshop will introduce participants to the concept of supervision through the lens of antiracism.
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This workshop will introduce and remind attendees of some instances of anti-Blackness in academia, policy, language, and other areas of life.
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Join us for this community forum where we will discuss the changes we have made towards justice and equity, and what we hope to accomplish moving forward. All SPH faculty, staff, students, and alumni are encouraged to attend.
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Please join us for this special welcome reception for our American Indian, BIPOC, and international community!
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This event will explore the critical intersection of gun violence and public health, delving into the pressing questions of why gun violence occurs, who is responsible, and who it impacts.
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In this presentation Dr. Kaveh Khoshnood, PhD, MPH will share his experience and insights on the role and contributions of public health academicians in response to humanitarian crises.
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In this 60 minute interactive session, participants will learn what antiracism is, how it connects to our mission as a School and discuss ways one can begin to approach their work and role within the SPH with an antiracist lens.
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This presentation will interrogate some of the ways that the presence of Black Americans has been treated as a threat to the wellness of the public in the past and present, and how dehumanization has been a central strategy for that purpose.
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Join us to enjoy lunch and celebrate the end of the semester with BIPOC PhD students and faculty across SPH.
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This session will cover the history and impact of cannabis criminalization, equity components within cannabis legalization in Minnesota, and research and work aimed toward addressing the harm caused by criminalization in the state.
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In the talk "Bodily Autonomy as a Public Health Imperative," Dr. Asha Hassan will discuss the critical intersection of bodily autonomy and public health, emphasizing the foundational importance of self-determination in fostering a healthy society and reducing health inequities.
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In this talk, Brittany shares her path from personal trauma to public advocacy, exploring how storytelling, community action, and policy change intersect.
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