At UC Berkeley’s School of Social Welfare, Associate Professor Tina Sacks studies health disparities, including social determinants of health and poverty. In this clip, Sacks points to the high-profile case of Serena Williams, the Olympian and seven-time Wimbledon-winning tennis pro. She nearly died of a pulmonary embolism after giving birth to her first child in 2018, despite raising concerns about her health with her doctors. “She’s an example of what happens oftentimes when Black women and other racial and ethnic minorities and women go to the doctor,” says Sacks. “Unfortunately, we are not believed when we present with concerning health conditions.” Full 101 in 101 video linked in our bio: bit.ly/4s7PhEq #UCBerkeley #ResearchWithResults