Over four years ago, the COVID-19 pandemic and the #BlackLivesMatter movement have brought health disparities among marginalized communities to the fore of national conversation.

These national events, along with my own diversity & inclusion work and professional health care experience, made me realize the importance of sharing the key linkages between harmful policies and health care outcomes.

And what was made even more clear is the need to share this with others, especially those studying public health and those committed to improving the lives of everyday Americans.

Now that it has been a little over a year since the book was published, I hope to continue spreading this message and education through providing talks and speeches on the topic of health disparities. By weaving together history, public policy, and health care, I hope to share why our health care system in the United States was designed to be what it is now.