The COVID pandemic exposed the many ways historic, systemic racism creates and sustains health inequities. Moderated by Ceci Connolly, panelists Lisa Cooper, M.D., M.P.H, Joy Lewis, M.S.W, M.P.H, and Nathan Chomilo, M.D., FAAP this plenary conversation examines “the fierce urgency of now” and the need for our field to meet this moment.