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U-M MLK Health Sciences Keynote: Dr. Monique Butler

Speaker: Dr. Monique Butler
Monique Butler, MD, is a U-M Kinesiology alumna and the current Chief Medical Officer and board-certified internist for Swedish Medical Center in Denver, CO.

Event Description
Bodies represent the sites of socially constructed differences and power relations such that the personal is political. ‘Politics’ govern the dynamics of who, what, when, how, and why of human experiences. Body politics based on racial or ethnic ascriptions (and other intersecting elements such as gender, sexuality, age, social class, ability, etc.) govern and adversely affect the overall health and wellness of bodies of Color in general, and Black bodies in particular by impacting their abilities, opportunities, access (inclusion/exclusion), care/treatment, and the overall nature of their experiences. As such, body politics create and contribute to health disparities. However, movement offers a variety of health benefits and thus, is a source of empowerment for racially politicized bodies.



This event will feature a keynote presentation by Dr. Monique Butler that will address the theme Where Do We Go From Here: Body Politics and Movement Towards Racial Empowerment. This event is sponsored by the U-M Health Sciences units and hosted by the School of Kinesiology.

Jan 18, 2021 12:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)