Speakers Who Inspire: Author Linda Villarosa to Discuss the Link Between Health and Racism Dec. 10th
New York Times Magazine writer and Pulitzer Prize-nominated author Linda Villarosa will discuss the hidden toll of takes on individual and community health at this free event Dec. 10th
(St. Petersburg, Florida) – Join us for an extraordinary evening December 10th with acclaimed journalist and author Linda Villarosa, a contributor to the New York Times Magazine and a 2023 Pulitzer Prize finalist. As part of the Foundation’s popular Speakers Who Inspire series, Villarosa will share insights from her groundbreaking book, Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation.
This powerful event will explore the critical connection between health and systemic racism. Villarosa will shed light on how entrenched racial disparities in healthcare continue to harm Black Americans, causing them to “live sicker and die quicker” compared to white counterparts. Drawing from years of research and reporting, she will address a range of issues, including:
- Outdated medical assumptions about Black bodies
- Environmental racism and its impact on health
- Disparities in medical treatment and outcomes for Black patients
- The cumulative health effects of experiencing racism throughout a lifetime
“Linda Villarosa’s work shines a light on the critical intersection of health and racism, making clear the toll racism takes on people’s health and the health of our community,” said Foundation President and CEO Dr. Kanika Tomalin. “We’re so grateful to be able to host this learning opportunity and conversation for our community. Building awareness about issues is critical to resolving them. We’re hopeful this conversation with Linda Villarosa can spark deeper engagement, conversation, and change for our community.”
Linda Villarosa has long been a leading voice in health journalism, with her work focusing on the intersection of health and race. Her talk will offer a unique opportunity to learn about the deep-rooted challenges that continue to affect public health and the lives of Black Americans.
As a former executive editor of Essence magazine and a recipient of numerous prestigious awards from organizations including The American Medical Writers’ Association and The Arthur Ashe Institute, Villarosa brings a wealth of experience and perspective. Her book Under the Skin was named one of the best books of 2022 by six major publications, including NPR and The Washington Post, and was honored as one of the top 10 books of 2022 by The New York Times.
This is an event not to be missed for anyone interested in the intersection of health, race, and social justice.
Event Details:
Date: December 10, 2024
Time: 6 PM – 7:30 PM with a book-signing afterwards; doors open at 5 PM for dinner
Location: The Foundation’s Center for Health Equity, 2333 34th St. S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Registration: Sign up for free online at https://www.meetatthecenter.org/linda
For more information, please visit https://www.meetatthecenter.org/linda or contact Barbara Green at 727-865-4650 or barbara@healthystpete.foundation.
About the Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg
The Foundation for a Healthy St. Petersburg is a private foundation formed in 2013 following the sale of the nonprofit Bayfront Health St. Petersburg. It is the steward of an endowment to support health equity in Pinellas County. The Foundation achieves health equity through racial equity by listening humbly, learning fearlessly, and leading courageously to impact systems change. In 2019, it opened its Center for Health Equity to invite people to learn, connect, and create together in order to advance racial equity and transform our communities. To learn more, visit https://healthystpete.foundation/
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