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Andrea spoke with Samantha Matsumoto about racial trauma. Microaggressions can increase rates of depression, anxiety, and chronic illnesses like high blood pressure, often compared to “death by a thousand cuts.” In Oregon, a mainly white state with a history of racism, people of color frequently experience these microaggressions in mostly white spaces.

Andrea Redeau spoke with OPB: Think Out Loud about how racism affects the mental health of BIPOC individuals. Daily experiences of racism, including workplace discrimination and microaggressions, can cause depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Additionally, Black, Indigenous, and other people of color face higher risks for heart issues and other physical health problems.