Clare Xanthos

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Career Snapshots

During my time as a Senior Researcher at the Morehouse School of Medicine, I co-edited the book "Social Determinants of Health among African American Men" (2012).

I am the lead author of an article of the same name.

At Morehouse, I also coordinated the Community Health Leadership Program at the Satcher Health Leadership Institute.

Earlier in my career, I earned a Ph.D. in Social Policy from the London School of Economics.

Selected Journalistic Articles

“Personal Story: My Struggle with Racial Bullying when my Family Relocated to Liverpool UK in the 80s” - A personal narrative about experiencing racial bullying in Liverpool during the 1980s. https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2024/6/27/2249067/-Personal-Story-My-Struggle-with-Racial-Bullying-when-my-Family-Relocated-to-Liverpool-UK-in-the-80s

“Dimitri Tsafendas: South Africa’s Forgotten Freedom Fighter.” This piece highlights Dimitri Tsafendas’ significant yet often overlooked role in the South African anti-apartheid movement. https://medium.com/@clarexanthos/dimitri-tsafendas-south-africas-forgotten-freedom-fighter-c9c54d8e22d8

“No Ifs, No Buts: This was a Mississippi Lynching in 2022.” This piece discusses the tragic case of Rasheem Carter, a young Black man who went missing in Mississippi. https://medium.com/@clarexanthos/no-ifs-no-buts-this-was-a-mississippi-lynching-in-2022-e7a03ce56827?sk=da1acd7ffbbbeeb486cd9498c259c4d7

“Disappearance of Black TV Producer Remains Unsolved.” This piece discusses the disappearance of Terrence Woods Jr., who went missing in Idaho under suspicious circumstances. The article explores the case from a racial justice perspective. https://clarexanthos.medium.com/disappearance-of-black-tv-producer-remains-unsolved-d2378be3c15?sk=47a5e23786691522f8057a25d68fde88

“It’s Time To Stop Racializing Blood Donation.” This piece argues for a unified, non-racial approach to blood donation in the UK and elsewhere to avoid further marginalization and promote inclusiveness. https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/its-time-to-stop-racializing-blood-donation/

“A Black British View: ‘Colourblind discrimination’ – the new racism” - An opinion piece discussing the concept of colorblind discrimination and its impact on racial equity. The Black Commentator -‘Colorblind discrimination’- the new racism? - Issue 86