Discussing My Book Chapter: Race Theories, Anti-Racism, and Applications for Health.

When we know what harms and what heals, neutrality becomes a choice—and justice becomes a responsibility.

Presented by Dr. Sharon Duncan-Jones (Eversley)

My chapter, Race Theories, Antiracism, and Applications for Health, in The Oxford Handbook of Health and Society, powerfully reframes race as a social, political, and policy-constructed exposure with measurable health consequences—and calls for antiracist accountability in science, policy, and practice.

The three (3) goals for the NAPD’s Racial Justice / DEIJ Virtual Session on February 10, 2026:

Goal 1: Reframe Race as a Determinant of Exposure—Not Biology
Participants will gain clarity on how race operates as a social classification system embedded in law, policy, institutions, and practice, rather than a biological risk factor—reshaping how health inequities are understood and addressed.

Goal 2: Equip Participants With Antiracist Analytical Tools
Participants will learn how race theories, antiracism, social epidemiology, and legal epidemiology can be applied to:
Identify harmful policies and practices
Expose structural drivers of illness and premature death
Shift from deficit-based narratives to accountability-based solutions

Goal 3: Inspire Justice-Centered Action Across Disciplines
Participants will leave empowered to apply antiracist frameworks in their own roles—whether as scholars, practitioners, advocates, policymakers, faith leaders, or community members—recognizing that justice is a public health intervention.

Webinars are offered free to members and $50 for non-members.