Profound Conversations

“As leaders, as neighbors, as colleagues, it is time to turn to one another, to engage in the intentional search for human goodness. In our meetings and deliberations, we can reach out and invite in …

With their history of forced immigration to the United States (US), African Americans were de-cultured and dehumanized, their misery treated as ‘natural’ and benign. Today, they are an important mino…

Modern democracy requires people who can think critically, reason ethically, and participate effectively. Successful organizations must be populated by people who understand group processes and how t…

Does COVID-19 threaten or enhance the academic community’s ability to close the gap in diversity and cultural inclusiveness for students seeking higher education? Are we in a better or worse position…

With Difficulty Comes Ease...  How do we make sense of the days and times we find ourselves in?  Common impulses to the injustice and corruption are raw and visceral.  Words don’t seem to contain the…

This week we discuss the need for making informed decisions as we listen to politicians' campaign speeches or read news stories about the people running for office.  Part of being an informed voter i…

As we come to a close of the summer season with Labor Day weekend in our rear view, what is the current state of the union regarding the coronavirus pandemic in the United States?  How do we prevent …

We are in the midst of events that highlight health disparities and inequities. Preliminary data has shown that African Americans are dying from COVID-19 at higher rates than whites, even though they…

A continuation of last week’s episode, The American Social Epidemic of Violence and Racism: Economic and Health Inequities and the Weaponizing of Authority. This Part II further examines this topic t…

Protests that originated in Minneapolis after a white police officer killed George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, quickly spread around the country. The reality of social inequality create anger and…

How has the COVID-19 pandemic surfaced, and in some instances influenced medical decisions which require physicians and nurses to grapple with the principles of health care [medical/bio] ethics? In a…

US businesses will re-open in a new reality. Social distancing regulations may make it difficult for some establishments to realize profit margins sufficient to support growth and long-term viability…

COVID 19 could bring a profound or notable transformation in how Americans spend, save, and invest their money; how businesses function; and how people engage. The impact of COVID 19 could reverberat…

How do we create a post pandemic world that is more inclusive of vulnerable populations? We speak to two distinguished physi- cians who see health inequities every day and who are commitment to impro…

Last week we explored the impact of COVID 19 on inner city communities in and around Baltimore, Maryland. Some populations around the globe are being hit harder than others; globally our response to …

Inner-city populations remain at high-risk for poor health outcomes, and premature death due to preventable diseases and en- vironmental factors associated with known socioeconomic and primary health…

In a time with so much uncertainty, sickness and death how do we continue to maintain a positive outlook? What are the best ways to share em- pathy and create harmony in our homes and in our neighbor…

The global economic picture is looking bleak. Economists predict there will be a recession in almost every devel- oped economy across the world. The US economy is expected to contract by 2.8% this ye…

Managing mental health and wellness during turbulent times will be a Profound Conversation focusing on important best practices for families to continue to thrive and live together in peace and harmo…