 Note: We are making a few changes to the Impact Brief this summer and fall to make it an even more valuable tool for you. Let us know what you think of our progress by emailing Publications@Chronicdisease.org.
Affirming Our Values ā NACDD Statement on the Tie Between Racism and Public Well-Being
As public health practitioners, we work to improve the health of all U.S. residents, regardless of their race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, or abilities. The National Association of Chronic Disease Directorsā core values reflect our focus on furthering social justice in every state and territory by valuing cultural competency and the promotion of equal opportunity for health for everyone in our communities.
Without question, the recent racially motivated and hate-filled events, specifically the violence in Charlottesville, V.A. on Aug. 12 has disturbed and saddened us, particularly due to the loss of life, the injuries, and the emotional trauma that victims experienced.
We acknowledge that overt racism over centuries in this country has led to the institutionalization of racist practices, beliefs, and biases among some public and private public health organizations. Many of these organizations are unaware that these biases impede their own efforts to effectively reach and help those priority groups who are routinely and systematically discriminated against because of their race and ethnicity.
As an organization, we reaffirm our strong commitment to and partnership with all priority groups, including minorities, to remove institutional racism and to challenge the thinking of those who seek to perpetuate its existence. |
