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Black Women and Public Health creates an urgently needed interdisciplinary dialogue about issues of race, gender, and health. An enduring history of racism, sexism, and dehumanization of Black women's bodies has largely rendered the health needs of the Black community inaudible and invisible. Grounded in the lived experiences and expertise of Black women, this collection bridges gaps between researchers, practitioners, educators, and advocates. Black women's public health work is a regenerative practice--one that looks backward, inward, and forward to improve the quality of life for Black communities in the United States and beyond. The three dozen authors in this volume offer analysis, critique, and recommendations for overcoming longstanding and contemporary challenges to equity in public health practices.

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Leslie R. Hinkson is chief officer for racial justice and equity, The League of Conservation Voters. Leslie R. Hinkson is chief officer for racial justice and equity, The League of Conservation Voters. Deanna J. Wathington MD, MPH, FAAFP, is affiliate professor in the College of Public Health and the College of Arts and Science at the University of South Florida. Deanna J. Wathington MD, MPH, FAAFP, is affiliate professor in the College of Public Health and the College of Arts and Science at the University of South Florida. Stephanie Y. Evans is professor and chair of African American studies, Africana women's studies, and history at Clark Atlanta University. She is the author of Black Passports: Travel Memoirs as a Tool for Youth Empowerment and coeditor of African Americans and Community Engagement in Higher Education. Stephanie Y. Evans is professor and chair of African American studies, Africana women's studies, and history at Clark Atlanta University. She is the author of Black Passports: Travel Memoirs as a Tool for Youth Empowerment and coeditor of African Americans and Community Engagement in Higher Education. Sarita K. Davis is associate professor of Africana studies at Georgia State University. Sarita K. Davis is associate professor of Africana studies at Georgia State University. Diana Blue received her BFA in drama from Hofstra University and her MA in theater education from Emerson College. She is a classically trained actor, choreographer, and voice performer who resides in Connecticut. She has lent her voice to many promos, commercials, and TV voice-overs. Additionally, she is passionate in her work as a K-12 theater educator and director.

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