Power Pair: Hardeman Twins Tackle Racial Inequities
Twin Sisters, Twin Missions: Tackling Racial Inequity in Health and Education
identical twins Rachel Hardeman and Simone hardeman-Jones share more than just a striking resemblance. They also share a deep commitment to dismantling racial inequities in America.
Rachel Hardeman, a professor at the University of Minnesota, is a leading voice in exposing the devastating impact of racism on health outcomes. Her groundbreaking research illuminates the stark disparities Black mothers face during pregnancy and childbirth compared to their white counterparts. This year, her tireless advocacy earned her a spot on TIME’s prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Simone Hardeman-Jones has dedicated her career to transforming education policy. After serving in former President Barack Obama’s governance, she now leads GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, an innovative association revolutionizing philanthropy by empowering communities to identify and solve their own pressing problems.
Join MPR News host Angela Davis on Thursday at 9 a.m. as she sits down with these remarkable sisters for an insightful conversation about their impactful work and the unwavering support they find in each other. This episode of MPR News’ Power Pairs series promises to be both inspiring and thought-provoking.
We want to hear from you!
Do you have a sibling who you rely on for guidance and support? What questions do you have for Rachel and Simone about addressing inequities in health and education?
Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.
Guests:
Rachel R. Hardeman is a professor in the Division of Health Policy & Management at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health. She is also the Blue Cross endowed professor of health and racial equity and the founding director of the Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity. She serves on an advisory committee to the director of the centers for Disease Control.
Simone Hardeman-Jones is the Executive Director of GreenLight fund Twin cities.
Twin Sisters, Twin Missions: Dismantling Racial Inequity in America
MPR News host Angela Davis sits down with identical twins Rachel Hardeman and Simone Hardeman-Jones, whose shared commitment to racial justice fuels their impactful work in health and education.
Identical twins Rachel Hardeman and Simone Hardeman-Jones share more than just genetics. they share a deep,unwavering commitment to dismantling racial inequities in America.
Dr. Rachel Hardeman, a professor at the University of Minnesota, is a leading voice exposing the devastating impact of racism on health outcomes. Her research shines a light on the stark disparities Black mothers face during pregnancy and childbirth compared to their white counterparts. This year, her tireless advocacy earned her a place on TIMES prestigious list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
Simone Hardeman-Jones has dedicated her career to transforming education policy. After serving in former President Barack Obama’s administration, she now leads GreenLight Fund Twin Cities, an innovative association revolutionizing philanthropy by empowering communities to identify and solve their own pressing problems.
Join MPR News host angela Davis on Thursday at 9 a.m. as she sits down with these remarkable sisters for an insightful conversation about their impactful work and the unwavering support they find in each other. This episode of MPR News’ Power Pairs series promises to be both inspiring and thought-provoking.
We want to hear from you!
Do you have a sibling who you rely on for guidance and support? What questions do you have for Rachel and Simone about addressing inequities in health and education?
Call us during the 9 a.m. hour at 651-227-6000 or 800-242-2828.