Joseph L. Graves

Joseph L. Graves, a professor of biology at North Carolina A&T State University, delves into the intersections of race and health disparities in his latest work, revealing unsettling truths about racialized medicine. He uncovers the historical roots of health inequities and debunks the myth of genetic explanations for racial differences in health outcomes. Graves emphasizes that social factors, including poverty and racism, play critical roles in health disparities. He advocates for a systemic change to dismantle medical racism and proposes more equitable healthcare solutions.

Joseph L. Graves, Jr. is a prominent scholar of race and public health at North Carolina A&T State University. In this engaging discussion, he delves into the reasons behind the disparities in life expectancy between Black and white populations. Graves dismantles the notion that genetics are to blame, linking health issues to environmental factors and societal racism. He addresses misconceptions about diseases like sickle cell and hypertension, and critiques how systemic inequalities exacerbate health outcomes. His vision for reform emphasizes the urgent need to confront medical racism.