Why Discrimination Is a Public Health Issue – The Tyee

Racism literally makes people sick, and we need to do more to understand its role as a determinant of health.

The woman walked into the store, drinking a can of beer, and asked for help with her cell phone account.

Doaa Magdy politely informed her that she had to drink the beer outside.

“Fuck you, black bitch,” the woman responded.

Magdy stood frozen as her co-worker ushered the woman out of the store. She then went into the bathroom, and cried.

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