Movies (Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion)

Based on the best-selling novel, The Hate U Give tells the story of Starr Carter, who lives in two worlds: the poor, black neighborhood where she resides and the mostly white prep school she attends. This uneasy balance is shattered when she witnesses the fatal shooting of her childhood friend by a policeman. Facing pressures from all sides, Starr must find her voice and stand up for what’s right. The Hate U Give is available to stream on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video.

"Have black Americans had a fair shot at the American dream?" acclaimed journalist Bob Herbert asks. He probes the harsh and often brutal discrimination that has made it extremely difficult for African-Americans to establish a middle-class standard of living, while also explore the often heroic efforts of Black families to pursue the American Dream in the face of unrelenting barriers.  Watch Against All Odds The Fight for A Black Middle Class here.