Examination of Historical and Modern-Day Impact of Structural Racism on the Lives of Black People in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida

Authors

Ruthmae Sears, University of South FloridaFollow
Gypsy Gallardo
Gwendolyn D. Reese
Tim Dutton
Johannes Reichgelt, University of South Florida
James P. McHale, University of South Florida
Fenda Akiwumi, University of South FloridaFollow
Jabaar Edmond
Michelle Bradham-Cousar, University of South Florida
Jalessa Blackshear
Dana Thompson-Dorsey

SelectedWorks Author Profiles:

Ruthmae Sears

Han Reichgelt

James P. McHale

Fenda Akiwumi

Document Type

Other

Publication Date

2021

Abstract

This report examines historical and modern-day impacts of structural racism on the lives of Black people in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida. It considers factors of structural racism that affect Black residents and communities in St. Petersburg related to the criminal legal system, economic system, education, and health. The report provides recommendations for policies and practices that can be implemented to address structural racism and promote racial equity in St. Petersburg. The report also identifies some additional areas of research needed for a more comprehensive analysis of issues related to structural racism.

Language

en_US

Recommended Citation

Sears, Ruthmae; Gallardo, Gypsy; Reese, Gwendolyn D.; Dutton, Tim; Reichgelt, Johannes; McHale, James P.; Akiwumi, Fenda; Edmond, Jabaar; Bradham-Cousar, Michelle; Blackshear, Jalessa; and Thompson-Dorsey, Dana, "Examination of Historical and Modern-Day Impact of Structural Racism on the Lives of Black People in the City of St. Petersburg, Florida" (2021). USF St. Petersburg campus Faculty Publications. 4117.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/fac_publications/4117