Mississippi Public Health Association Statement on Racism and Racial Equity

The Mississippi Public Health Association (MPHA) acknowledges that racism in all its forms, implicit or explicit as well as individual, group-based or structural is a threat to public health and that together, we will work for racial equity. MPHA commits to:
  • The work of anti-racism and to actively reduce implicit bias and racism
  • Reject overt racism
  • Promote equity among individuals and groups
  • Work to reduce structural racism