The Sum of Us

In The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together, author Heather McGhee explores the economic impact of racism as an argument for change. In this LAPH phase and module, you are exploring policy and systems change implications and directions for your Applied Health Leadership Project (AHLP). McGhee’s framing and research behind this book highlights how racism has been embedded into many policies and practices. It is critical that we examine how policies and practices rooted in racism have impacted our community economies. What are some of the economic impacts that would stem from changes made to better serve all community members and lead to healthier lifestyles? How would these impacts better serve you? McGhee provides the historical context and backdrop to understand where we are today. 

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