How Racial Violence Limits the Benefits of Outdoor Spaces
We know that spending time outdoors is beneficial to our health, but are public outdoor spaces equally accessible—and safe—for all people? In this text, we discuss some historical and recent examples of racial violence in outdoor spaces, and explore how these kinds of events can prevent some racially marginalized communities from fully enjoying their health benefits.
Topics
- equity
- racism
- inclusion
- diversity
- belonging
- health equity
- public health
- medical discrimination
- Ahmaud Arbery
- RDEISE
- racial violence
- lynching
- public space
- inequality
- outdoor space
- Christian Cooper
- Eugene Williams