COVID-19, Vaccinations and (MIS)Information in Communities of Color

The death of George Floyd has sparked a global movement denouncing the racism that permeates much of our lives. As part of our commitment to providing an inclusive environment where we can learn from each other, UMKC is holding a series of critical conversations addressing systemic racism in the United States. The panel discussions feature UMKC faculty, staff, students and community leaders who will enlighten, educate and explore the causes and potential cures for racism.

Panelists

Jannette Berkley-Patton

Professor, Department of Biomedical and Health Informatics, UMKC School of Medicine

Director, UMKC Health Equity Institute

Liset Olarte

Division of Infectious Diseases, Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Qiana Thomason

President/CEO, Health Forward Foundation

Frank Thompson

Interim Director of Health, Kansas City Health Department

Moderator: Gary O’Bannon

Co-Moderator: Angela C. Nwankwo