Selika Sweet writes that the Jackson metro area must find a way to emphasize the history of slavery for history, justice and truth.
Selika Sweet
Selika Sweet, M.D., FAAFP, is a board-certified family physician and a 2025 Climate and Health Equity Fellow with the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. A proud Mississippian, Dr. Sweet advocates for health justice and environmental equity across the Deep South. Her work focuses on the intersection of climate change and community health, especially among vulnerable populations. With decades of experience in clinical care, public health, and patient education, she brings a physician’s perspective to issues like extreme heat, air quality, and health disparities in underserved communities.
