Musco Center, Wilkinson College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences & Crean College of Health and Behavioral Sciences present:

Linda Villarosa - “Under the Skin”

Tuesday, September 26, 2023 | 7:00 p.m.

“A stunning exposé of why Black people in our society ‘live sicker and die quicker’—an eye-opening game changer.”—Oprah Daily

A Pulitzer Prize finalist, Linda Villarosa’s “Under the Skin” reveals the structural and social inequities in the American healthcare system that lead to higher rates of illness and shorter lifespans among Black individuals, compared to their white counterparts. In the devastating book, Villarosa explains how anti-Black beliefs have influenced medical research and practice, leading to worse treatment and outcomes for Black patients, who are also more likely to suffer from the stressors of environmental racism and communities neglected by the government. With tragic stories and shocking evidence, “Under the Skin” is another invaluable contribution from Villarosa, an award-winning writer at New York Times Magazine and a contributor to the 1619 Project.

• There will be a book signing after the event. 
• Run-time is approximately 60-75 minutes with no intermission.