Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation Summary
Linda Villarosa

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Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation Overview

In Under the Skin: The Hidden Toll of Racism on American Lives and on the Health of Our Nation, longtime writer and journalist Linda Villarosa investigates the ways in which institutionalized racism is impacting the health of Black Americans. By centralizing the stories and accounts of Black American citizens, Villarosa interrogates the systems that shape the Black American experience. Examining racial inequalities in a range of contexts, the text explores themes including racism in childbirth, discrimination in mental health, and implicit bias in housing and living conditions. 

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