A Call to Action to Enhance Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the Journal of Gerontology Series A: Medical Sciences

Thorpe et al calls for enhanced justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Journal of Gerontology Series. There is longstanding evidence that racist acts have disproportionately harmed members of the Black community, Indigenous people, and People of Color (BIPOC), among others. Racism remains a sustained and persistent part of many aspects of American society. Racism represents how multiple sectors function jointly to influence the allocation of resources to impact health and well-being of racial and ethnic groups, particularly African Americans compared with Whites. Racism and discrimination affect health across the life-course. Despite the unfortunate realities, racism is often unrecognized, denied, or ignored by members of our society, including those working in medical and scientific professions who are responsible for promoting the health and welfare of all people, regardless of their age, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or beliefs.