"Structural racism is one of the most pressing public health issues here in Buncombe County and across the nation, and it exacerbates every other public health issue," said Chairman Frank Castelblanco.
Buncombe Health Board Declares Racism A Public Health Crisis
Asheville Citizen Times, Asheville Citizen-Times
Fri, 07/03/2020 - 2:00am
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