Overview
The Racism as a Public Health Crisis Coalition (RAPHC-C) convened to determine strategies and recommendations that can address structural racism and, in the process, reduce disparities for Clevelanders critical sectors impacting public health, including criminal justice, education, health, housing, the environment, infrastructure, workforce development, economic mobility, and wealth creation. In Cleveland, as in many other cities, communities of color face disproportionate barriers and inequities in access to resources and opportunities, leading to significant health disparities.