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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Time
6:30 - 8:30 PM EST
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Address
56 Washington Avenue, Chelsea, MA, 02150
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Meeting ID: 949 564 1664
Passcode: 896855
The People’s Poetry Night
Event #3 The People’s Poetry Night ​
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Time
6:30 - 8:30 PM EST
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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.
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Time
5:00 - 8:00 PM EST
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Address
Williams Middle School,
180 Walnut Street, Chelsea, MA, 02150
