VHA Homeless Programs - Conversations about Racial Equity

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Women Homeless Programs Leaders of Diverse Backgrounds Leading with Authenticity

Monica Diaz, MBA, BA, L-NHA, C-RCFE, Executive Director, VA Homeless Programs Office, interviews women homeless program leaders from diverse backgrounds and discusses the implications of racism and discrimination in managing homeless Veteran programs. 

Addressing Race – Military Service and VA Health Care

Omar Bryce, LCSW, HUD-VASH, NY Harbor VA Healthcare System, facilitates discussions with two Veterans, how racism, and discrimination impacted their military service and access to health care. 

Creating Safe Places to Have the Conversations

Dr. Karima A. Clayton, PhD, Clinical Psychologist, VA-NY Harbor Healthcare System, discusses factors that prevent providers from engaging in dialogue about racism and discrimination as well as strategies to open the door and keep the door open to dialogue regarding discrimination ...  Show more

Addressing Race as a HUD-VASH Program Manager

Omar Bryce, LCSW, HUD-VASH Coordinator, NY Harbor VA Healthcare System discusses his personal and professional experiences regarding discrimination, privilege, bias, and the implications of working with homeless Veteran populations in the community and health care settings.