THOMAS, STEPHEN B.QUINN, SANDRA CROUSEThe aim of this article is to examine the intersection of race and poverty, two critical factors fueling persistent racial and ethnic health disparities among urban populations. From the morass of social determinants that shape the health of racial and ethnic communities in our urban centers, we will offer promising practices and potential solutions to eliminating racial and ethnic health disparities.Health EquityHealthDisparitiespovertydisparitiesraceArticle