Trident United Way Director of Health Kellye McKenzie giving the audience an overview of the program for the afternoon. YWCA Greater Charleston Executive Director LaVanda Brown spoke on exploring race in America. Each participant was asked to write 5-8 words that came to mind when they thought about Race in America. Trident United Way Vice President Amanda Lawrence attaches sticky notes containing the words on the wall. The group broke into smaller discussions to talk about their chosen words and what they meant to them. The group broke into smaller discussions to talk about their chosen words and what they meant to them. The group broke into smaller discussions to talk about their chosen words and what they meant to them. MUSC's Anton Gunn discussed the difference between equality and equity and put it in terms any South Carolina football fan could understand! John Read of Tricounty Cradle to Career Collaborative Dr. Rick Foster of Alliance for a Healthier South Carolina spoke about how health equity is more than just healthcare and gave us some sobering statistics about how race can determine health in South Carolina. A close up of some of the words people wrote down when thinking about Race in America.
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