Layal Liverpool

About the Author

Layal Liverpool is a British journalist and author whose incisive explorations of health inequities have garnered widespread acclaim. With a background in science reporting, she delves into the intersections of race, medicine, and society, illuminating how systemic biases perpetuate illness and undermine public health. Her debut book, Systemic: How Racism Is Making Us Sick, draws on extensive research and personal narratives to expose the profound ways racism infiltrates healthcare systems, advocating for transformative change. Liverpool's work has appeared in leading outlets like The Guardian and New Scientist, where she champions evidence-based journalism to foster empathy and equity. A passionate advocate for marginalized voices, she continues to challenge readers to confront uncomfortable truths about the social determinants of health.