I am so excited for this year’s Social Medicine Consortium Third Annual Conference, Sharing Strategies for Health Equity. It is going to be held in Gallup and it is not too late to get tickets for next week’s’ events. You can find out more and register here. Folks, Camara Jones will be there! Camara Jones! … Read More
I read it so you don’t have to. Pathologies of Power outlines what Partners In Health means when it talks about striving to create a “preferential option for the poor in healthcare.” In its origins, the concept was connected with the the liberation theology movement of the mid-20th century. The option for the poor was first … Read More
Pleasure Activism: The Politics of Feeling Good by Adrienne Maree Brown is a book that offers a refreshing and thought-provoking perspective on social justice activism. Brown argues that pleasure and joy are central to liberation struggles, and that cultivating pleasure can be a powerful form of resistance against oppressive systems. While the book has received … Read More
“The Uses of Haiti” by Paul Farmer is a seminal book that sheds light on the complex history of Haiti and the ways in which it has been exploited by foreign powers, particularly the United States. The book highlights the devastating impact of colonization, imperialism, and neoliberalism on Haiti’s health and social systems. Present-day … Read More
7 habits of highly effective people. I’ll read it so you don’t have to. Stephen Covey’s The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People is a management mainstay. I can imagine how groundbreaking it must have been in the ’80s. When I read it 30+ years later, it did seem to me to be obvious and … Read More
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life by Marshall Rosenberg is a book that proposes a framework for communicating in a way that is compassionate, respectful, and effective in resolving conflicts. Although the book has received praise from many readers and has been influential in promoting a more empathetic approach to communication, there are some potential … Read More
If you’re looking for a practical guide to nonprofit management, “Managing to Change the World: The Nonprofit Manager’s Guide to Getting Results” by Alison Green is an excellent resource. This book provides a step-by-step approach to effective management practices, with a focus on achieving results in the nonprofit sector. One of the reasons I recommend … Read More
In “Women, Poverty, and AIDS: Sex, Drugs, and Structural Violence,” renowned medical anthropologist Paul Farmer examines the complex interplay between poverty, gender, and HIV/AIDS. The book offers a compelling and compassionate look at the lives of women affected by HIV/AIDS in Haiti, and the broader structural issues that contribute to the epidemic. One of the … Read More
To honor MLK, please take a moment to read one of his great speeches. My FRIENDS, we are certainly very happy to see each of you out this evening. We are here this evening for serious business. We are here in a general sense because first and foremost we are American citizens and we are … Read More
In “How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America,” Priya Fielding-Singh provides a comprehensive examination of the link between food and inequality in America. She explores how food is not only a basic necessity for survival, but also a symbol of cultural identity, class, and social status. The book’s … Read More