Video: Children, parents and community (Bracho, TC-6, 2005)
America Bracho addresses the political and cultural contexts affecting the epidemic problem of obesity
America Bracho addresses the political and cultural contexts affecting the epidemic problem of obesity
America Bracho MD shapes her TC6, 2005 keynote discussion on the innovative South Los Angeles clinic and community she works with. Issues of race, class, discrimination, community building practices are discussed.
America Bracho discusses context of neglect surrounding disease epidemics and this is the political face of discrimination.
America Bracho discusses the creation of healthier communities through community participation - highlighting specific examples involving the work she is involved with through Latino Health Acces
America Bracho argues for appreciating the contributions of what the community members have to offer - moving away from charity and towards creating mechanisms of cooperation, mutual respect and appreciating cultural values