233769 Reflecting on the Past, Creating a New Future

Monday, November 8, 2010 : 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM

Michael E. Bird, MSW MPH , APHA Past President, Urban Indian Health Commission, Albuquerque, NM
This presentation will outline the history of racism and oppression in the U.S. It will provide a context for understanding how racism and oppression have been significant forces that have denied various populations equity and social justice historically and the long standing implications for those populations and the nation today. This experience will speak to American Indians, African Americans as well as reference other populations.

Learning Areas:
Diversity and culture
Public health or related education

Learning Objectives:
Compare the experiences of American Indians, African Americans and other populations. Differentiate between the various historical experiences that American Indians, African Americans, and others have had in this country. Assess the factors that have promoted inequity and social injustice over time.

Presenting author's disclosure statement:

Qualified on the content I am responsible for because: I am Past President of the American Public Health Association and have been active in health issues regarding indigenous peoples of America for over 30 years and actively speak on health and human rights and social justice.
Any relevant financial relationships? No

I agree to comply with the American Public Health Association Conflict of Interest and Commercial Support Guidelines, and to disclose to the participants any off-label or experimental uses of a commercial product or service discussed in my presentation.

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