Overview

The STRYVE Action Council, in partnership with the Safe States Alliance, presents a series of “critical conversations” with national public health experts and youth on how structural racism is impacting the health and safety of young people across the country.

During this series of “critical conversation,” panelists from the STRYVE Action Council, a multidisciplinary consortium of organizations working to build safe, healthy, inclusive, and equitable communities that allow youth from every background to thrive, will explore and discuss the interconnected nature of structural racism and health outcomes.

Session 1 – Unpacking the Impacts of Structural Racism on Youth

June 29, 2020 | 2:00 PM EDT

Access the archived recording here.

During this inaugural “critical conversation,” panelists will discuss the many areas in which structural racism exists and how it adversely impacts the lives of youth. Racism is ubiquitous and exists within all structures that touch the daily lives of youth, including the criminal justice system, educational systems, housing, and the economy. Panelists from organizations representing public health, psychology, community development, and youth engagement will share their perspectives, experiences, and work related to addressing structural racism. Panelists will participate in open dialogue and engage with attendees to discuss opportunities to work toward change.

Presenters

• Mighty Fine, MPH, Director of the Center for Public Health Practice and Professional Development at the American Public Health Association (APHA)
• Miyah Hull, APA Youth Advisory Board member
• Sheila B. Savannah, MA, Managing Director at Prevention Institute
  
• Brian D. Smedley, PhD, Chief of Psychology in the Public Interest and Acting Chief Diversity Officer, American Psychological Association (APA)

Moderator

• Dr. Jamila Porter, Director of Programs and Evaluation, Safe States Alliance

Session 2 -Place Matters: The Role of Place in the Health and Safety of Youth

May 11, 2021| 2:00 PM EDT

Access the archived recording here.

During this second critical conversation, a multi-disciplinary panel will discuss the importance of place and associated impacts of structural racism on the lives of youth. Panelists representing pediatric healthcare, city leaders, youth, and community-based organizations will share their perspectives, experiences, and work related to the role that place plays related to the health and safety of youth. Panelists will participate in open dialogue and engage with attendees to discuss opportunities to work toward change. This discussion will embrace a broad definition of place to consider where young people do or do not comfortably live, work, learn, play, and travel.

Presenters

• Pooja Tandon, MD, MPH, FAAP, Seattle Children’s Hospital and University of Washington
  Andrew O. Moore, National League of Cities’ Institute for Youth, Education, and Families
  Matthew Perkins, Local Initiatives Support Corporation
  Donna Griffin, Mount Vernon Manor
  Rikeyah Lindsay, Mount Vernon Manor

Moderator

• Mona Mangat, Local Initiatives Support Corporation