Sheena Santos

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@Tara_fae1 @AKayumAhmed1 The effects of colonization continue to perpetuate in global health and instigate inequitable health outcomes. It seems like more drastic measures are necessary to come about change. It may be time to fight fire with fire. #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@AKayumAhmed1 According to Fanon, the decolonization of global health will be inherently violent. Violence is immanent because it enables the colonized to challenge their political structures, re-establish themselves, and re-create a self-determining existence. #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@bb3049mailman @AKayumAhmed1 I agree- spreading the message through poetry, art, and music can reach individuals in a way that other modalities can not. Employing a combination of these creative tactics can also ensure greater reception and a larger audience. #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@AKayumAhmed1 Throughout time, we have seen music as an effective platform to inspire social change. Whether it be charity singles like Lil Dicky's "Earth" or civil rights movement anthem "We Shall Overcome," music has a way of reaching and uniting individuals that #P8607 students can employ

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@SaraKra858 @AKayumAhmed1 @Columbia @usnews @nytimes Absolutely- increasing access to health services on campus, such as medication abortion, would demonstrate that Columbia is willing to take the necessary measures in order to promote and protect the human right to health, showing that it is a force to be reckoned with #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@AKayumAhmed1 @Columbia @usnews @nytimes It is evident that Columbia is greatly concerned about its reputation. We can exploit its current vulnerability to expose and push for unmet needs and health services on campus, and it would be in Columbia's best interest to comply with these demands to uphold its image. #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@ashleyhcheng @AKayumAhmed1 I agree. Healthcare in this country is considered a privilege for some, rather than a right for all. The nature and protest perspectives may have overlap and work cohesively towards a more equitable healthcare system. #P8607

[Sheena Santos @sns2188]

@AKayumAhmed1 It is unsurprising that many in our #P8607 class identify as natural scholars, considering the dogma of Mailman is "health is a human right." Students are encouraged to work towards a healthcare system reflective of this belief, rather than one in which healthcare is a privilege.