This presentation will focus on a model for anti-racist transformation in public health institutions. It will present the rationale and approach of the Racial Justice Impact Assessment Tool that was co-created as part of the ARCC Towards Justice Project, a collaboration between researchers at the University of Michigan, the Washtenaw County Health Department, and Washtenaw County community members. The presentation will describe the process of co-creating the Racial Justice Impact Assessment and the results of piloting it at the health department. More broadly, the presentation will highlight ways that public health institutions can move towards anti-racist policies and practices. This event is free, open to the public, and offers the option of 1 regular CE contact hour. Presenter Biography: Paul J. Fleming, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity, as well as the Faculty Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His work focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of racial health inequities. He conducts community-based participatory research focused on the health needs of Latinx immigrants in Michigan and examines how to integrate anti-racist principles into public health training and practice. Additionally, he is a member of Public Health Awakened and contributes to community organizing efforts to promote health through social change.
Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Center for Health Equity Intervention Research, Training, & InnovationA Model for Anti-Racist Transformation in Public Health Institutions
Curtis Center Health Equity Seminar Series featuring Dr. Paul J. Fleming
April 10, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Online in Zoom
Sponsored by: Vivian A. and James L. Curtis Center for Health Equity Intervention Research, Training, & Innovation
Contact Information: CurtisCenterCommunications@umich.edu
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This presentation will focus on a model for anti-racist transformation in public health institutions. It will present the rationale and approach of the Racial Justice Impact Assessment Tool that was co-created as part of the ARCC Towards Justice Project, a collaboration between researchers at the University of Michigan, the Washtenaw County Health Department, and Washtenaw County community members. The presentation will describe the process of co-creating the Racial Justice Impact Assessment and the results of piloting it at the health department. More broadly, the presentation will highlight ways that public health institutions can move towards anti-racist policies and practices. This event is free, open to the public, and offers the option of 1 regular CE contact hour. Presenter Biography: Paul J. Fleming, PhD, MPH, is an Associate Professor of Health Behavior and Health Equity, as well as the Faculty Lead for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. His work focuses on understanding and addressing the root causes of racial health inequities. He conducts community-based participatory research focused on the health needs of Latinx immigrants in Michigan and examines how to integrate anti-racist principles into public health training and practice. Additionally, he is a member of Public Health Awakened and contributes to community organizing efforts to promote health through social change.
