Public Health On Call 909 - From the Archives: Reflecting on Juneteenth with Janice Bowie
Juneteenth was declared a federal holiday in 2021 but many people don’t know the history or how to recognize the day. In this episode: a look back at a 2022 conversation with Janice Bowie about how to celebrate, reflect, and recommit to social justice this Juneteenth.
Guest:Janice Bowie is a Bloomberg Centennial Professor in Health, Behavior, and Society at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Her research focuses on health equity and disparities.
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is vice dean for public health practice and community engagement at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a faculty member in health policy, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland’s Health Department.
Show links and related content:-
Juneteeth: Sun, Sounds and the Spirit of Freedom—Smithsonian Instutition
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9 Places to Celebrate Juneteenth This Year—The New York Times
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