Black History Month: Pharmacy resources 2023

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Black History Month: Pharmacy resources 2023

February 16, 2023

In honour of Black History Month this February, CSHP offers a collection of resources for pharmacy practice, celebrations, and advocacy all year round.

Resources

Learn more about Black History Month.

Check out the “Periodic Table of Black History”.

On Feb. 21, attend the Black Pharmacy Students’ Association’s “Black Pharmacy Students' Conference: A Canadian National Gathering”.

This Feb. 27, the Canadian Black Pharmacists’ Network will be hosting the “Canadian Black Pharmacy Professionals Networking Night”.

Read a CMAJ article that examines the health of Black people and anti-Black racism in health care in Canada: "A focus on the health of Black people and anti-Black racism in health care in Canada".

Then, read the two incredible issues that touch on anti-Black racism, as recommended by the author, from Oct. 24, 2022, as well as Oct. 31, 2022.

Listen to a podcast: “Black Voices in Healthcare”.

Read a peer-reviewed AJHP article on equity in pharmacy leadership: “Ten recommendations to increase Black representation within pharmacy organization leadership”.

Read a report from the Public Health Agency of Canada: “Social determinants and inequities in health for Black Canadians: A Snapshot”.

Take an anti-racism course from the Ontario Human Rights Commission: “Call It Out” e-course.

Check out a clinical handbook of signs and symptoms in Black and brown skin: “Mind the Gap”.

Watch a webinar

Improving Health Equity in Canada’s African, Caribbean, and Black communities (Canadian Public Health Association)

Discrimination and racism in the pharmacy profession part 1: Experiences from the front line (Canadian Pharmacists Association)

Discrimination and racism in the pharmacy profession part 2: Reflections from the sector (Canadian Pharmacists Association)

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism: A Toolkit for Health Professionals (Queen’s University)