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Equity: The Impact and Legacy of Bernard J. Tyson

Author
American Heart Association
Published
Tue 17 Nov 2020
Episode Link
http://storiesoftherelentless.libsyn.com/-equity-the-impact-and-legacy-of-bernard-j-tyson

This first episode, moderated by Diversity and Inclusion Coach Tanya Odom, is an introduction to a six-part series on Social Equity: Honoring Bernard J. Tyson’s Legacy.

In a heartfelt tribute to her husband, a champion for equality and former CEO of the Kaiser Permanente, Denise Bradley-Tyson shares an intimate and heartfelt perspective on their life, love and his legacy.

Some key highlights from this episode are:

  • How their love story developed and what their secret sauce was;
  • How and why they worked together to combat social determinants of health, systemic injustices and more;
  • How Bernard was able to strategically work across political lines to get things done;
  • How he was able to influence world leader’s by taking the mask off of the mental health issue;
  • How she’s using the Bernard J. Tyson Impact to extend his legacy and build-up community-based organizations;
  • Plus, you’ll get the inside scoop on some of his fun and favorite things.

 

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