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Equity in Education: The Intersection with Health Equity w/ Tru Pettigrew
Episode 132

Equity in Education: The Intersection with Health Equity w/ Tru Pettigrew

The Healthy Project Podcast · Healthy Project Media

August 14, 202334m 31s

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Healthy Projects podcast, Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Tru Pettigrew, Chief Impact Officer for the Minnesota Timberwolves and Minnesota Linx to discuss the profound connections between equity in education and health equity. Diving deep into the impacts of historic decisions, such as the Brown vs. Board of Education, they unravel the unintended consequences and the ripple effects these have had on Black communities, especially Black male students and teachers. Tru emphasizes the power of empathy, and the importance of understanding privilege, and offers tangible solutions to combat these deeply-rooted issues. With candid insights and actionable takeaways, this is a conversation about the changes needed in our school systems and the larger society. Don't miss this engaging discussion on equity, education, and the role it plays in the overall health of our communities.

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Topics

Equityeducationhealth equityHealthy Projects podcastCorey Dion LewisTruhistoric decisionsBrown vs. Board of Educationunintended consequencesBlack communitiesBlack male studentsBlack teachersempathyprivilegeschool systemssocietal changeripple effectsactionable takeawayssolutionscommunity health.