Join us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of the South African healthcare system and uncover root causes of the persistent structural inequities affecting access to quality care based on race, class, gender, and other identities. This exploration sheds light on both the strengths and hurdles of the system, offering a glimpse into the ongoing journey towards healthcare equity in South Africa. Our guest, Pontsho Pilane, is a journalist, editor, media lecturer and trainer with a focus...
May 10, 2024•51 min
Join BLKHLTH co-founders Mercie, Khadijah, and Matthew in this podcast episode in partnership with Planet Fitness for a crucial conversation on "Creating Equity in Fitness." Special guest Teddy Savage, National Lead Trainer at Planet Fitness, talks with the team about the intersection of fitness, nutrition, health equity, and social justice. Together, they delve into topics such as social determinants of health, racial disparities in physical activity, food deserts, and the impact of neighborhoo...
Feb 14, 2024•59 min
BLKHLTH has partnered with Advil and Morehouse School of Medicine on the Advil Pain Equity Project, a long-term commitment to champion equitable and accessible pain relief. Through research, education, and collaboration, we are working to illuminate the issue of pain inequity in Black communities. Join us for this special episode featuring Brytanny McClendon-Weary, a fourth-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. We are discussing the experiences of Black patients in pain ...
Nov 30, 2023•34 min
We're discussing the political determinants of health: how policy and politics impact Black people’s access to health-promoting services, resources, and environments. We dive into specific issues such as the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, anti-"woke" policies at the state level, and Cop City in ATL.
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode, Felicity and Mbali of BLKHLTH SA sit down with Kim Windvogel, host of the Showmax docuseries Sex & Pleasure and co-founder of FEMMEPROJECTS, to talk all things sex, health, and ensuring one's physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. In partnership with iQHAWE Magazine. Check out this article from iQHAWE with a list of safe and inclusive sexual health resources in South Africa: https://www.iqhawemagazine.com/iq-corner/blkhlth-comprehensiveresourceguide
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Cancer rates are on the rise for people younger than 50. We're talking about why that is and why it matters especially for Black people. Check out ProPublica's Cancer Heatmap here: https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/ A video of this episode is also available on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Lwatz2hBecQ Don't forget to follow us on social media @blkhlth on all platforms!
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Hey cousins! In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching lately and then dive into a conversation on environmental racism, touching on topics like: - Water crisis in Jackson, MS - History of environmental justice movement - "Cancer alley" in St. James Parish, LA - Global racial implications of climate change Some articles to read related to our conversation: https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2021/04/22/environmental-racism-examples https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-chur...
Nov 29, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Hey family! Khadijah loves her cats, Pinot and Noir, and we're still waiting for Renaissance visuals!!! Beyoncé please! Also we're talking about structural racism in hospital financing - hospitals that serve majority Black populations have lower revenues and profits; and the implications of student loan forgiveness for Black health. Leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth <3
Oct 17, 2022•1 hr 8 min
Hey y'all! On this episode we're getting into the weeds of the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to health justice. Also we did a video recording of this episode so watch it on our Instagram or Youtube too!
Aug 19, 2022•51 min
They can't break our souls! In this ep, we're talking about new music, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for Black people, and some quick facts about monkeypox. Please find some abortion access and reproductive justice resources below: Aid Access supports people with an unwanted pregnancy to access the abortion pill: https://aidaccess.org/en/ Reproductive Justice Organizations to donate to: https://reprolegaldefensefund.org/give/ https://powertodecide.org/news/black-history-mon...
Jul 27, 2022•1 hr 7 min
Happy Juneteenth and Pride Month! In this episode we're discussing gun violence as a racial justice and health equity issue; and the impact of recent legislative attacks on trans rights and abortion access. We also invite you to our Juneteenth UmojaFest on Saturday June 18 in Atlanta! Go to https://www.blkhlth.com/events to learn more and register. Can't wait to see you there! Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future epis...
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 1 min
Hey family! In this episode we're talking about what the end of federal funding for COVID testing and treatment means for Black folks and what we would do differently if we were in charge. Also we're in Year 2 of the #GoodDownThere colorectal cancer campaign so make sure you stay up to date on the campaign's events and opportunities to get one of the really cool colorectal cancer screening kits! Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to c...
Apr 19, 2022•49 min
Hey y'all! In this episode we're celebrating the end of Black History Month with some Black health history stories. We're giving you the scoop on Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, the Black woman behind Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine; Harriet Tubman's work in healthcare after freeing enslaved people; Dr. Rachel Hardeman, Dr. Elle Lett, and Dr. Lisa Bowleg, scholars in Black health equity; and Mercie's great-grandpa, Robert McCants Harris, Sr - the first black male nurse at Grady Memorial Hospital! Please liste...
Mar 01, 2022•52 min
Welcome back! It's been a while since we've dropped a podcast episode, but we hope the wait was worth it. We've got a production team and the sound is soooo much better! We hope you feel like you're really a part of the conversation when you listen. In this episode, we are recapping our major projects from 2021: the BRAVE study with the University of Washington; the Good Down There colorectal campaign in partnership with Cottonelle; speaking engagements with CVS Health and the State of Black Ame...
Jan 28, 2022•57 min
On this episode, Khadijah and Paulah sit down with Jan Christiansen (Executive Director) and Shenna Morris (Policy & Community Engagement Director) of the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence (GCADV). It is estimated that 40% of Black women will experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime and Black women experience domestic violence at rates 30 to 50% higher than white women. Jan and Shenna tell us all about GCADV’s cross-cutting and innovative programs to address this raci...
Sep 16, 2019•1 hr 7 min
This episode, we sit down with Rose Aka-James, Program Coordinator with the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA) and discuss BMMA's objectives for improving black maternal health, available resources, and Black Maternal Health Week 2019. The second annual Black Maternal Health Week is from April 11 - 17, 2019. You can check for events happening near you here: https://blackmamasmatter.org/bmhw/ Read BMMA's policy agenda here: https://blackmamasmatter.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/BMMA-PolicyAgenda...
Apr 12, 2019•1 hr 26 min
Happy Black History Month! On this episode, we talk about ICE's detainment of rapper 21 Savage and the intersections of race and immigrant status; the history of the anti-vaccination movement; what the Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam's blackface photo says about US medical schools; and interpersonal violence and abuse in the Black community. Download reports from the State of Black Immigrants Research Institute here: http://stateofblackimmigrants.com/ Stay connected with us! Follow @blkhlth o...
Feb 18, 2019•1 hr 33 min
"Reunited and it feels so good..." Matt, Mercie, Khadijah and Paulah are all in Atlanta and back on the mic for this episode of the BLKHLTH podcast. We talk prisoners in South Carolina not being evacuated for Hurricane Florence; latest policies for black women's health and maternal and child health; the high rates of homicide of transgender people; and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. Check your voter registration status: https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote NPR article about minorities a...
Sep 21, 2018•1 hr 21 min
Hey friends, we're back! In this episode, BLKHLTH + Gabby talk about our recent healthy behaviors, including getting a full night's rest. Then we discuss the strange reaction to CDC employee Timothy Cunningham's disappearance and death; depression, mental health, and social media as a stressor; haircuts and health education; and the problem of homelessness amongst LGBTQ youth. Some resources mentioned in the episode: > National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255 > Language When T...
Jun 18, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Happy Black History Month! In this episode, the BLKHLTH team gets together to each discuss a big public health issue from 2017 and its implications for Black people. Then we talk about what policies and ideas to keep an eye on in 2018. Listen + Subscribe! Visit our website https://www.blkhlth.com/ > Bustle article mentioned in this episode that Ava Duvernay retweeted (written by @blkkatie): https://www.bustle.com/p/how-black-millennials-are-taking-direct-action-to-achieve-food-justice-you-can...
Feb 19, 2018•1 hr 29 min
Our guest, Nneka Shoulds aka Nek the Nutritionist, is a Baltimore-based Nutrition Educator. Follow her on Instagram @NektheNutritionist and visit her website to see her work at www.nekthenutritionist.com. Current Events: Joey Bada$$ stares at the sun; Issa should probably use condoms; devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone; and Charlottesville can affect our mental health and well-being. If you want to suggest a topic for us to discuss during Current Events, let us know by e-mailing engage@blkhlth...
Aug 29, 2017•1 hr 2 min
Welcome to the first episode of the BLKHLTH podcast! We discuss mental health in the Black community with an expert on this topic, Dr. Ayanna Abrams, founder and CEO of Ascension Behavioral Health. Want to know more about the signs that you should seek care from a mental health professional, where to look for a therapist, what to do if you don't have health insurance, and how therapy can be tailored to your cultural needs? Dr. Abrams has all the answers! If you want to see more of Dr. Abrams' wo...
May 30, 2017•1 hr 1 min
