Health equity and decolonization imperative
Health Equity and the Work of Decolonization: Reflections from the MOSAIC Panel In the wake of George Floyd’s murder, the national conversation around equity in the United States intensified—and with it, a renewed focus on health care. The disparities long embedded in the system were no longer abstract statistics; they were urgent realities demanding attention. I recently participated in a panel discussion about the film MOSAIC, which aimed to shed light on the broader picture of health equity. Through personal stories from Hispanic, Indigenous, and Black communities, the film underscored a sobering truth: despite the dazzling headlines about cryptocurrency and space travel for the ultra-wealthy, equitable health outcomes for marginalized groups have barely budged in decades. The U.S. health care system remains deeply gendered and racialized, producing adverse outcomes for BIPOC communities. The disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on Black and Native American populations is one exa...