Is Racism Bad for Your Health? A Community Conversation Hosted by Hakima’s Table

Research continues to show that racism affects not only social experiences, but also physical and mental health outcomes for individuals and communities. From chronic stress and trauma to disparities in maternal health, housing, education, and healthcare access, racism can shape the conditions that determine whether people thrive or struggle.

Join Hakima Payne, host of Hakima’s Table for a facilitated 90-minute online community conversation exploring the question:

Is racism bad for your health?

Together, participants will examine how racism affects well-being at personal, community, and structural levels. Through guided dialogue and reflection, we will explore how awareness can lead to collective responsibility and meaningful change.

This is not a lecture. It is a community conversation grounded in listening, curiosity, and courageous dialogue. During This Conversation We Will

• Explore how racism manifests in healthcare