Meet The Speakers For Critical Condition: Health Equity in Black America
Why do Black Americans face disproportionately high rates of chronic illness and shorter life expectancy despite no genetic difference between races? Join us for a powerful evening exploring this urgent question with our esteemed panel.
Speakers
Cyndee Readdean, Producer, Critical Condition
Dr. Joseph Wright, Senior Vice President and Chief Health Equity Officer, American Academy of Pediatrics
Dr. Vanessa Northington Gamble, University Professor of Medical Humanities, George Washington University
Michon Boston, Founder, Michon Boston Group | Moderator
Through clips from Critical Condition: Health in Black America, the acclaimed documentary by Oscar nominated filmmaker Stanley Nelson, this film reveals how systemic racism, medical bias, and lived experience continue to shape health outcomes today.
Following the screening, the live panel featuring voices from the film will unpack these issues and invite community dialogue. A reception will follow to continue the conversation in a more personal setting.
📅 Date: Thursday, September 18, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM ET (Doors open at 5:30 PM; Reception at 7:45 PM)
📍 Location: Howard University Hospital, Towers Auditorium
🎟️ Free and open to the public with registration