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Seeking to challenge structural racism, redefine social norms, and promote equitable opportunities and resource allocation for Black girls and their support systems is at the nexus of A’zure’s research and professional goals. A’zure is particularly invested in creating systems-level change to support the health of Black girls and women across the lifespan. Co-creating with Black girls, she employs strengths-based approaches and participatory methods to better understand the ways in which families and communities foster positive development among Black girls in the face of structural racism (i.e., respectability politics). She also aims to build the capacity of community-based organizations to further a Culture of Health that centers Black girls. Utilizing culturally-centered and innovative strategies, A’zure hopes to translate her research into policies and practices that create a world in which Black girls’ humanity and wellbeing are viewed as essential to the health of society.
MORE ABOUT A’ZURE
Interdisciplinary training in community psychology, developmental science, and Africana studies inform A’zure’s work on interrogating structural racism and promoting equity for Black girls and communities. She leverages her training to positively impact Black girls, as well as building and sustaining the capacities of community-based organizations.
