Joseph L. Graves

Joseph L. Graves, Jr. is a prominent scholar of race and public health at North Carolina A&T State University. In this engaging discussion, he delves into the reasons behind the disparities in life expectancy between Black and white populations. Graves dismantles the notion that genetics are to blame, linking health issues to environmental factors and societal racism. He addresses misconceptions about diseases like sickle cell and hypertension, and critiques how systemic inequalities exacerbate health outcomes. His vision for reform emphasizes the urgent need to confront medical racism.