'Deeper Than Racism': Jackson Declares 'Classism' a Public Health Crisis
To attract more funds to counter the impact of socioeconomic factors on health disparity, the Jackson City Council unanimously declared classism as a public-health crisis on June 9, saying it is recommitting itself to improving the quality of life and health of the underclass.
While introducing the resolution, Ward 4 Councilman De'Keither Stamps said what the City faces is deeper than racism with regards to the health and other sectors.
"Several cities around the country are approaching the federal government and the Center for Disease Control to look at issues inside their communities," he said. "Delaware just received partnership with CDC on racism and public health. In the city of Jackson, we have a situation where people don't have appropriate services, and it’s deeper than racism."
He said the resolution will facilitate a partnership with the CDC, thereby increasing the resources available to the City from grants "on a more robust scale.”
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