Presented by Women Confronting Racism, INC.

Confronting the Impact of Racism on Health

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Location

Baker College
420 S Lafayette Ave
Royal Oak, 48067
United States
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Date & Time

Friday, 05/19/2023
8:00am EDT - 4:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 05/19/2023 08:00:00 AM 05/19/2023 04:00:00 PM America/New_York Confronting the Impact of Racism on Health Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org. You can support a local, Black women owned, independent bookseller by ordering/purchasing Weathering any time for $30 plus tax from Source Booksellers in Detroit.  Go to:  https://www.sourcebooksellersonline.com to order.   At this time we will offer a very limited supply of books at the event. Lunch: You are welcome to bring your own lunch or head out into Royal Oak to grab a bite.  We are also offering lunch, which must be pre-ordered at registration, as noted below from a local Deli. OUR LUNCH OPTION WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM. Choices are:  Ample 1/2 sandwich from Oak House Deli        1. Turkey Reuben: turkey; coleslaw; swiss cheese; Russian dressing on rye bread. Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber,croutons with Italian dressing on the side; and a bag of potato chips  $11.   OR 2. Vegan Turkey Reuben:  vegan turkey; vegan coleslaw; vegan swiss; vegan Russian dressing on rye bread (also vegan)  Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, with Italian dressing (vegan) on the side and a bag of potato chips  $11 Water, coffee, and tea provided. Other types of beverages available in vending machines   Event Speakers and Breakout Session Schedule Keynote   “Weathering”  Dr. Arline T. Geronimus Sc.D., Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education; Associate Director & Research Professor, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.   Breakout Sessions  “Environmental justice -  Protecting Our Air and Water”  with Sen. Stephanie Chang “Community Gun Violence, Trauma and Health”   with Jon Gold and Mia Reid “Critical Race Theory” with Dr. Jay Marks “The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences” with Dr. Keyon Payton “Racial Health Disparities in Michigan” with LaRonda Chastang “Maternal Health Inequities” with Dr. Chiquita Berg “Increasing Our Awareness about How We (and Others) Enter Conversations about Race” with Jess Pasionek 8:00 - 8:55     Registration and coffee/bagels  (4th floor)   9:00 - 9:15    Opening, ground rules and welcome   9:15 - 10:15   Keynote - Dr. Geronimus   10:25 - 11:25   Breakout Sessions 11:35 - 12:35   Breakout Sessions   12:35 - 1:45   LUNCH ALL   1:45 - 2:45   Breakout Sessions   3:00 - 4: 00   Breakout Sessions   4:00 - 4:30   Close of conference and open discussion on Weathering and the Impact of Racism on Health   Parking:  There are several parking garages in Royal Oak near the campus. We suggest:  South Center Street at West 3rd Street 11 Mile Road (West of the Library) South Lafayette Avenue at West 6th Street South Lafayette Avenue at West 4th Street Baker College

Price

$20 - $50

About This Event

Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org.

You can support a local, Black women owned, independent bookseller by ordering/purchasing Weathering any time for $30 plus tax from Source Booksellers in Detroit.  Go to:  https://www.sourcebooksellersonline.com to order.   At this time we will offer a very limited supply of books at the event.

Lunch: You are welcome to bring your own lunch or head out into Royal Oak to grab a bite.  We are also offering lunch, which must be pre-ordered at registration, as noted below from a local Deli.
OUR LUNCH OPTION WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM.

Choices are: 
Ample 1/2 sandwich from Oak House Deli       
1. Turkey Reuben: turkey; coleslaw; swiss cheese; Russian dressing on rye bread. Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber,croutons with Italian dressing on the side; and a bag of potato chips  $11.   OR
2. Vegan Turkey Reuben:  vegan turkey; vegan coleslaw; vegan swiss; vegan Russian dressing on rye bread (also vegan)  Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, with Italian dressing (vegan) on the side and a bag of potato chips  $11
Water, coffee, and tea provided. Other types of beverages available in vending machines

 

Event Speakers and Breakout Session Schedule

Keynote  

“Weathering” 

Dr. Arline T. Geronimus Sc.D., Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education; Associate Director & Research Professor, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

 

Breakout Sessions

 “Environmental justice -  Protecting Our Air and Water”  with
Sen. Stephanie Chang

“Community Gun Violence, Trauma and Health”  
with Jon Gold and Mia Reid

“Critical Race Theory”
with Dr. Jay Marks

“The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences”
with Dr. Keyon Payton

“Racial Health Disparities in Michigan”
with LaRonda Chastang

“Maternal Health Inequities”
with Dr. Chiquita Berg

“Increasing Our Awareness about How We (and Others) Enter Conversations about Race”
with Jess Pasionek

8:00 - 8:55     Registration and coffee/bagels  (4th floor)

 

9:00 - 9:15    Opening, ground rules and welcome

 

9:15 - 10:15   Keynote - Dr. Geronimus

 

10:25 - 11:25   Breakout Sessions


11:35 - 12:35   Breakout Sessions

 

12:35 - 1:45   LUNCH ALL

 

1:45 - 2:45   Breakout Sessions

 

3:00 - 4: 00   Breakout Sessions

 

4:00 - 4:30   Close of conference and open discussion on Weathering and the Impact of Racism on Health

 

Parking: 

There are several parking garages in Royal Oak near the campus. We suggest: 

  • South Center Street at West 3rd Street

  • 11 Mile Road (West of the Library)

  • South Lafayette Avenue at West 6th Street

  • South Lafayette Avenue at West 4th Street

About This Event

Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org.

You can support a local, Black women owned, independent bookseller by ordering/purchasing Weathering any time for $30 plus tax from Source Booksellers in Detroit.  Go to:  https://www.sourcebooksellersonline.com to order.   At this time we will offer a very limited supply of books at the event.

Lunch: You are welcome to bring your own lunch or head out into Royal Oak to grab a bite.  We are also offering lunch, which must be pre-ordered at registration, as noted below from a local Deli.
OUR LUNCH OPTION WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM.

Choices are: 
Ample 1/2 sandwich from Oak House Deli       
1. Turkey Reuben: turkey; coleslaw; swiss cheese; Russian dressing on rye bread. Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber,croutons with Italian dressing on the side; and a bag of potato chips  $11.   OR
2. Vegan Turkey Reuben:  vegan turkey; vegan coleslaw; vegan swiss; vegan Russian dressing on rye bread (also vegan)  Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, with Italian dressing (vegan) on the side and a bag of potato chips  $11
Water, coffee, and tea provided. Other types of beverages available in vending machines

 

Event Speakers and Breakout Session Schedule

Keynote  

“Weathering” 

Dr. Arline T. Geronimus Sc.D., Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education; Associate Director & Research Professor, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.

 

Breakout Sessions

 “Environmental justice -  Protecting Our Air and Water”  with
Sen. Stephanie Chang

“Community Gun Violence, Trauma and Health”  
with Jon Gold and Mia Reid

“Critical Race Theory”
with Dr. Jay Marks

“The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences”
with Dr. Keyon Payton

“Racial Health Disparities in Michigan”
with LaRonda Chastang

“Maternal Health Inequities”
with Dr. Chiquita Berg

“Increasing Our Awareness about How We (and Others) Enter Conversations about Race”
with Jess Pasionek

8:00 - 8:55     Registration and coffee/bagels  (4th floor)

 

9:00 - 9:15    Opening, ground rules and welcome

 

9:15 - 10:15   Keynote - Dr. Geronimus

 

10:25 - 11:25   Breakout Sessions


11:35 - 12:35   Breakout Sessions

 

12:35 - 1:45   LUNCH ALL

 

1:45 - 2:45   Breakout Sessions

 

3:00 - 4: 00   Breakout Sessions

 

4:00 - 4:30   Close of conference and open discussion on Weathering and the Impact of Racism on Health

 

Parking: 

There are several parking garages in Royal Oak near the campus. We suggest: 

  • South Center Street at West 3rd Street

  • 11 Mile Road (West of the Library)

  • South Lafayette Avenue at West 6th Street

  • South Lafayette Avenue at West 4th Street

Getting There

Baker College
420 S Lafayette Ave
Royal Oak, 48067
United States

Get Directions

Location

Baker College
420 S Lafayette Ave
Royal Oak, 48067
United States
Get Directions

Date & Time

Friday, 05/19/2023
8:00am EDT - 4:00pm EDT
Add to Calendar 05/19/2023 08:00:00 AM 05/19/2023 04:00:00 PM America/New_York Confronting the Impact of Racism on Health Questions about registration?  Email us at events@womenconfrontingracism.org. You can support a local, Black women owned, independent bookseller by ordering/purchasing Weathering any time for $30 plus tax from Source Booksellers in Detroit.  Go to:  https://www.sourcebooksellersonline.com to order.   At this time we will offer a very limited supply of books at the event. Lunch: You are welcome to bring your own lunch or head out into Royal Oak to grab a bite.  We are also offering lunch, which must be pre-ordered at registration, as noted below from a local Deli. OUR LUNCH OPTION WILL END MAY 16, 11:59PM. Choices are:  Ample 1/2 sandwich from Oak House Deli        1. Turkey Reuben: turkey; coleslaw; swiss cheese; Russian dressing on rye bread. Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber,croutons with Italian dressing on the side; and a bag of potato chips  $11.   OR 2. Vegan Turkey Reuben:  vegan turkey; vegan coleslaw; vegan swiss; vegan Russian dressing on rye bread (also vegan)  Served with: Fresh veggie salad: Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, with Italian dressing (vegan) on the side and a bag of potato chips  $11 Water, coffee, and tea provided. Other types of beverages available in vending machines   Event Speakers and Breakout Session Schedule Keynote   “Weathering”  Dr. Arline T. Geronimus Sc.D., Professor, Health Behavior & Health Education; Associate Director & Research Professor, Population Studies Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.   Breakout Sessions  “Environmental justice -  Protecting Our Air and Water”  with Sen. Stephanie Chang “Community Gun Violence, Trauma and Health”   with Jon Gold and Mia Reid “Critical Race Theory” with Dr. Jay Marks “The Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences” with Dr. Keyon Payton “Racial Health Disparities in Michigan” with LaRonda Chastang “Maternal Health Inequities” with Dr. Chiquita Berg “Increasing Our Awareness about How We (and Others) Enter Conversations about Race” with Jess Pasionek 8:00 - 8:55     Registration and coffee/bagels  (4th floor)   9:00 - 9:15    Opening, ground rules and welcome   9:15 - 10:15   Keynote - Dr. Geronimus   10:25 - 11:25   Breakout Sessions 11:35 - 12:35   Breakout Sessions   12:35 - 1:45   LUNCH ALL   1:45 - 2:45   Breakout Sessions   3:00 - 4: 00   Breakout Sessions   4:00 - 4:30   Close of conference and open discussion on Weathering and the Impact of Racism on Health   Parking:  There are several parking garages in Royal Oak near the campus. We suggest:  South Center Street at West 3rd Street 11 Mile Road (West of the Library) South Lafayette Avenue at West 6th Street South Lafayette Avenue at West 4th Street Baker College

Price

$20 - $50