Racism declared a public health crisis in Ohio's most populated county.
5 min readThese communities were fighting for their health long before the disease struck. Now, they’re grappling with limited access to tests and protective equipment, and staying home is not an option.Officials in Ohio have declared racism a public health crisis in the state's most populated county.Tuesday makes the declaration, as well as vows to support community efforts on racism and ensure that board commissioners will work under"antiracism principles.
The declaration describes race as a"social construct with no biological basis." It also identifies two types of racism: individualized racism and systemic racism.The Ohio state Capitol building is seen in Columbus, April 13, 2018.Individualized racism is described as internal, while system racism is referred to as a system that gives opportunities and assigns a person's value based on how they look.
The commissioners said both types of racism, not race, have led to"persistent discrimination and disparate outcomes" between white people and people of color. Housing, education, employment and criminal justice were explicitly named as areas of life where discrimination is seen.Black people have been infected with the virus and are dying at a disproportionate rate across the country, according to an ABC News analysis of data from several states.
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