Raising voices: A commentary on "Say their names" by Sandhira Wijayaratne.

Comments on a poem by Sandhira Wijayaratne (see record 2018-12809-007). This poem uses the power of language to speak to the consequences of silence and complacency and points to the role of healers in the social narrative. In his work, Wijayaratne highlights the structural and systemic racism that plagues our nation today, and affects our work as healthcare providers. "Say Their Names" represents a timely contribution to this field and echoes much of the current national discourse around racial oppression. It highlights the role of systemic racism in setting the stage for health disparities, disease, and trauma. (PsycINFO Database Record