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The Trauma of Systematic Racism Is Killing Black Women - A First Step Toward Change

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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TED Courses Health Disparities Courses Community Building Courses Community Activism Courses Social Justice Courses Self-Care Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a powerful TED Talk that addresses the critical issue of preventable deaths among Black women due to systematic racism. Learn how T. Morgan Dixon and Vanessa Garrison, founders of the health nonprofit GirlTrek, are working to reduce these deaths and build stronger communities. Discover their innovative approach of encouraging one million women and girls to prioritize self-care through walking. Delve into topics such as ancestral wisdom, personal commitments, statistical realities, and the transformative power of physical activity. Gain insights on how this movement draws inspiration from historical figures like Harriet Tubman and employs a four-step process to create lasting change. Understand the intersection of health, racial justice, and community building in this compelling 16-minute presentation that challenges viewers to take action for a healthier, more fulfilled life.

Syllabus

Intro
Our Ancestors
Our Commitment
My Grandmother
Statistics
Why are Black women dying
Walking through pain
How did we start a revolution
Harriet Tubman
The Four Steps


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