Racism Is Officially a Public Health Crisis in NYC

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'To build a healthier New York City, we must confront racism as a public health crisis.'

Earlier this week, the NYC Board of Health

Speaking in a press release, Health Commissioner Dr. Dave A. Chockshi said,"To build a healthier New York City, we must confront racism as a public health crisis."He continued,"The COVID-19 pandemic magnified inequities, leading to suffering disproportionately borne by communities of color in our City and across our nation. But these inequities are not inevitable.

 

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