Therefore, be it resolved: Racism is a public health crisis, leaders say – 2018 resolution adopted by the Wisconsin Public Health Association inspires action

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In May 2018, the Wisconsin Public Health Association adopted this resolution declaring racism a public health crisis, inspiring cities and counties in the state — and eventually Wisconsin’s governor — to do the same. The movement has picked up steam across the U.S., with about 150 jurisidictions also declaring racism a public crisis. For a list of communities and states that have adopted declarations, visit www.apha.org/racism-declarations.