Dr. David R. Williams at IUPUI

Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. Doors 5:30 p.m.

Madam Walker Legacy Center Ballroom

Free and open to the public

Long before the COVID-19 pandemic began, racism was effecting the health of Black people and other people of color. And Harvard public health expert Dr. David R. Williams is leading the research on how racism makes us sick.

Health disparities based on income have been long established — the less money a person has, the less they have to spend on quality health care. But when adding race into the equation, the discrepancy become even greater.

Among college graduates, white people live approximately 4.2 years longer than their Black counterparts, according to Williams's research. And more surprisingly, Black college graduates have a lower life expectancy than white people with a high school diploma.

Higher levels of racial discrimination are associated with an elevated risk of a myriad of diseases, including high blood pressure, heart disease and cancer. Williams attributes these disparities to the increased stress brought on by dealing with racism.

There is also discrimination in medical care. Across the board, Black people and other racial minorities receive poorer quality care than white people, regardless of the health issue or complexity of treatment. Researchers attribute the care inequality to provider implicit bias, also known as unconscious discrimination.

Dr. David R. Williams will break down all his research and how it all connects (including to police brutality) during his visit to IUPUI. Join us in person Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the Madam Walker Legacy Center Ballroom.

Brought to you by the IUPUI Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Indiana Avenue is under construction due to the Cultural Trail expansion. It shouldn't cause too many headaches, just know that the street is now down to one lane each way and we may have to redirect the path to the entrance if the sidewalk is currently under construction.

Free parking available in the lots west of the Madam Walker Legacy Center, marked in the map below as lots A - D. Accessible parking available in lot A. Lot 92 is available for overflow parking.

Enter the building using the door at 617 Indiana Ave. It's the one with the Walker Building overhang and 617 above it, facing Indiana Ave. This is NOT the main marquee entrance with the ticket booth.

Take the elevator to BR, once you're inside the 617 door. That BR stands for ballroom, which is where we'll be.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Masks are currently not required. Wear one if you like, but know other people sitting near you may not be masked. And of course, the no-mask policy is subject to the whims of COVID-19 and could change at anytime.

Free food will be available as individually packaged snacks and drinks, including options for a myriad of diets.

Arrive early. Your BFF's coat can only save so many seats. Limited general-admission seating available. First come first served. No reserve seating.

If you have a disability, no worries — we got you. The Madam Walker Legacy Center has accessible entries, seating and restrooms. Sign language interpreters available. Email [email protected] if you need additional accommodations.

Tickets are NOT required for entry, but we appreciate your free registration so as to properly plan and send you pertinent emails. And maybe a few relevant memes, but no promises.

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