Structural racism is embedded in every aspect of society and contributes to the health disparities that persist today. If we are to create a world where health is truly for everyone, we must embrace new ways of learning that challenge the status quo. One way philanthropy can do this is by supporting research studies that authentically incorporate community partners' expertise and lived experience. When community collaboration is embedded throughout the research process, findings are more relevant and better positioned to inform changes that directly address community needs.

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)’s ‘For Action’ panel will feature unique research collaborations. Investigators from Evidence for Action (E4A), Policies for Action (P4A), and Systems for Action (S4A) share their insight and findings, discussing key cross-sector collaborations to address structural racism and health equity in their local communities

Panelists:

• Jungyoon Kim, PhD | E4A
• Tamarie Macon, PhD, Rob Thomas, & Chasity Leake | P4A
• Latrice Rollins, PhD, Thomas Cotton & Lease Youmans | S4A

This webinar is hosted by Systems for Action (S4A). S4A is a signature research program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that is housed in the Department of Health Systems, Management and Policy. S4A research builds a Culture of Health by rigorously testing new ways of connecting the nation’s fragmented medical, social, and public health systems.