BLACK HISTORY MONTH
BHM Series of Events 2024
Influence of Psychosocial, Racism, and Socioeconomic Status on Health
Event #1 Influence of Psychosocial, Racism, and Socioeconomic Status on Health
An insightful conversation about the influence of psychosocial stressors—such as racism and neighborhood socioeconomic status—that affect the health outcomes in Black and Brown communities. Led by Dr. Yvette Cozier.
Dr. Yvette Cozier is an Associate Professor of Epidemiology and the Associate Dean of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) at Boston University School of Public Health. She is also a Senior Epidemiologist at the Slone Epidemiology Center at Boston University School of Medicine, where she co-leads the Black Women’s Health Study (BWHS), a follow-up of over 59,000 African American women begun in 1995.
As a social epidemiologist, Dr. Cozier’s overall research focus is on the influence of psychosocial and structural factors - including racism and neighborhood socioeconomic status (SES) – on health, including the development of conditions such as type-2 diabetes, lupus, and poor oral health. Additional research interests include the role of attitudes about spirituality and religiosity on health.
Being Influential and Effective Behind the Scenes: A Look at Black History Through Another Perspective
Event #2 Being Influential and Effective Behind the Scenes: A Look at Black History Through Another Perspective
story of activist Bayard Rustin. Rustin faced racism and homophobia as he helped change the course of civil rights history by orchestrating the 1963 March on Washington.
Time
6:30 - 8:30 PM EST
Address
56 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150
Meeting ID: 949 564 1664
Passcode: 896855
The People’s Poetry Night
Event #3 The People’s Poetry Night
Time
6:30 - 8:30 PM EST
Address
56 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150
Black History Month Virtual Finale: Recognizing Chelsea Trailblazers!
Event #4 A free community celebration during which we'll honor our Chelsea trailblazers and hear from exceptional keynote speaker – Dr. Jessica Pepple, Chief Diversity & Culture Officer at RFK Community Alliance. Please join us for a free dinner, performances, raffles, vendors, activities, and more.
Time
5:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Address
Williams Middle School,
180 Walnut Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150
