The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors now recognizes racism as a public health crisis. That’s after the board unanimously approved a resolution that acknowledges racism as a clear and present threat to public health. Tuesday’s vote followed an emotional speech from Sonoma County Health Services Director Tina Rivera, who said racism has grave health impacts on minority communities and people of color in Sonoma County. Rivera received a standing ovation after making her pleas to the board. Several other local governments have made similar official declarations about racism being a public health crisis.
Sonoma County Recognizes Racism as a Public Health Crisis
