As such, narratives have the capacity to either support or inhibit structural change for health equity and racial justice. Narratives can be conduits for misinformation and disinformation. The promotion of narratives that reflect values for health and equity can accelerate us towards a world where people and places all thrive.
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The understanding that people are experts of their own culture. Their experiences, knowledge, practices, and norms are valid and accurate.
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