How do racism, bias, and systemic inequality show up in our healthcare systems—and in our bodies?
In this eye-opening episode of Black All Year, host Steph Edusei sits down with Dr. Tina Sikka, Reader in Technoscience and Intersectional Justice at Newcastle University, to unpack the often-invisible forces shaping medical care and outcomes for Black and minoritised people.
From pulse oximeters that misread dark skin to myths about pain tolerance and body size, Steph and Tina explore:
If you’ve ever felt unseen in a doctor’s office or wondered why healthcare outcomes remain unequal, this episode is essential listening.
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