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Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesEnding the Year with Gratitude, Hope, & Rest in Uncertain TimesIn this episode we reflect on this past year and discuss how we will pour into ourselves, this podcast, and our communities to prepare for the future.
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2024-12-2032 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesStates Refusing to Expand Medicaid Has Lethal ConsequencesIn this episode we discuss how states refusing to expand Medicaid coverage leads to severe harm and death of individuals unable to afford health insurance.
And we highlight Cover Texas Now, a coalition fighting for a sustainable health care system in the state with quality affordable health coverage for citizens.
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2024-12-0653 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesTackling the Overdose Epidemic in Black Communities through Trauma-Informed Care with Saeeda DunstonIn this episode we interview Saeeda Dunston, the CEO of Elmcor, a Black-run human justice organization addressing the public health crisis of substance use disorder and other core needs of their community.
Visit Elmcor Youth & Adult Activities, Inc. to learn about their various programs and services centering the needs of their community. And follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2024-11-1554 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesShifting Priorities Lead To 6,000 Fatal Overdoses in Baltimore CityContent Warning: We discuss drug use, addiction, overdose deaths and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss the opioid overdose crisis in Baltimore City, which has claimed nearly 6,000 lives in the past 6 years. And we highlight Bmore POWER (Peers Offering Wellness, Education and Resources), a harm reduction organization focused on saving lives, meeting people where they are, and embracing any positive change, no matter how small.
Visit the Bmore POWER website to learn more their community engagement efforts
If you wo...
2024-11-0148 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRerun: Domestic Violence & Black Women - Marissa Alexander’s StoryContent Warning: We discuss domestic violence and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
In this rerun episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished, a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors.
To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website.
Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take actio...
2024-10-1837 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesOur Systems Fail Black Domestic Violence VictimsContent Warning: We discuss domestic violence, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and other triggering topics in this episode. Listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss the devastating impact of domestic violence, especially in the Black community and the heartbreaking murder of a child trying to protect their pregnant mother and younger sibling from an abusive ex-partner.
And we highlight Ujima: The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, an organization harnessing the power of collective action to cultivate a world where Black women and girls are cel...
2024-10-0439 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesThe Overturning of Affirmative Action Will Worsen Health DisparitiesIn this episode we discuss affirmative action and how its overturning has negatively impacted healthcare. And we highlight Dr. Uché Blackstock and her memoir Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine*.
Visit Dr. Blackstock’s website to learn more about her work and check out her book. And follow her on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2024-06-211h 02Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesDoulas Improving Birth Work Through Ancestral Practices with Ashe Birthing Services & The Bridge DirectoryIn this episode we interview Emilie Rodriguez and Guramrit LeBron, two doulas creating a better standard of care in maternal health for families of color through their organizations, Ashe Birthing Services and The Bridge Directory. And they discuss the importance of community and ancestral practices to provide the best support for birthing people.
Visit Ashe Birthing Services for NYC based birth and postpartum doula services and follow them on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Visit The Bridge Directory for a nationwide referral network of healthcare professionals for families of color and follow th...
2024-06-0753 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesStructural Racism’s Lasting Impact on Black Women in HealthcareIn this episode we discuss a research study that examines the lasting impact of structural racism on Black women healthcare workers in the U.S., including low wages and hazardous working conditions.
And we highlight The Center for Advancing Racial Equity and Job Quality in Long-Term Care, a national hub centering BIPOC women and immigrant caregivers to build an equitable caregiving infrastructure in the U.S.
Visit The Center for Equity to learn more about their work to develop innovative workforce policies. Follow them on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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2024-05-1751 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities“Black Angels” (Nurses) and the Fight Against Tuberculosis and RacismIn this episode we discuss the courageous and resilient Black nurses who treated patients with the highly contagious tuberculosis and played pivotal roles in discovering the cure for the disease.
And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association serving as the voice for Black nurses and diverse populations ensuring equal access to professional development, promoting educational opportunities, and improving health.
Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and access their resources. Follow NBNA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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2024-05-0345 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesReflecting on Black Maternal Health Week & Hopeful SolutionsIn this episode we discuss the 2024 theme for Black Maternal Health Week and have a conversation about the things that give us hope and joy for Black birthing people.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2024-04-1952 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesEnvironmental Racism - Lowndes County, Alabama & The Right to Basic SanitationIn this episode we discuss the sewage crisis in Lowndes County, a predominantly Black county in Alabama that has been dealing with wastewater issues for decades.
And we highlight Catherine Coleman Flowers, an environmental and climate justice activist working to address the inadequate waste and water sanitation infrastructures in rural communities in the U.S.
Visit Catherine’s website to learn more about her environmental activism, check out her book Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret*, and follow her on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
If you w...
2024-04-051h 07Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesHealing Through LiteracyContent Warning: We briefly discuss suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode Jasmyn discusses finding inspiration and motivation from books written by and for Black women.
And we highlight The Free Black Women’s Library, a community library that centers Black women and Black non-binary writers through a variety of free events, workshops, and public programs.
Visit The Free Black Women’s Library website to learn more about the Black feminist literary social art project, upcoming events, suggested readings, and to support their work. Jo...
2024-03-1548 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesA Miscarriage of Justice - Brittany Watts’ StoryContent Warning: We discuss pregnancy complications, miscarriages, stillbirths, and abortions in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we cover the heartbreaking story of Brittany Watts. A Black woman from Ohio who was prosecuted after experiencing a pregnancy loss.
And we highlight In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda, a national-state partnership working to secure reproductive rights for all women, girls, and gender-expansive people.
Visit the In Our Own Voice website to learn more about their reproductive justice work, access resources, and s...
2024-03-011h 23Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesThe Hardships of Black Women in Academia - Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey’s StoryContent Warning: We discuss suicide, mental health, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we shed light on the detrimental effects oppressive work environments can have on Black women. We discuss the death of Dr. Antoinette “Bonnie” Candia-Bailey, a Black woman who dealt with harassment and bullying from her white male boss in higher education.
And we highlight the organization No More Martyrs, a mental health awareness campaign committed to building a community of support for Black Women with mental health concerns.
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2024-02-1659 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesThe Black Panthers’ Health ActivismIn this episode we discuss the Black Panthers, their health initiatives, and community programs to address the disparities in the Black community.
And we highlight acclaimed scholar and writer Dr. Alondra Nelson and her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination*.
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2024-02-0242 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRerun: Environmental Racism & Black Communities - Gordon PlazaIn this rerun episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health.
And we highlight the Residents of Gordon Plaza, a community organization fighting back against environmental racism and working with The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly to demand a fully funded relocation to move off of the toxic soil where their homes were built.
2024-01-1959 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRerun: Diabetes & Insulin RationingIn this rerun episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths.
Follow T1 Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support their advocacy efforts.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
2024-01-0545 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesSurviving 2023 & Listener AppreciationIn this episode we highlight some listener reviews, discuss making it to the end of this year, and the importance of rest, hydration, check ups, and therapy.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2023-12-1535 min
Good Nurse Bad NurseGood Distrust and Disparities Nurse Bad Nurse Malcolm WebsterOn this week's episode, we are joined by Camille and Jasmyn from the podcast Distrust and Disparities. We are diving into the unsettling case of Malcolm Webster, a charismatic nurse whose relationships and marriages are marked by an eerie streak of misfortune. As Webster's troubling history spans across countries, investigators begin to suspect that the tragedies may be more than mere coincidence, revealing the dark machinations of a cunning deceiver. For our Good Nurse story, we are thrilled to feature our guest hosts and advocates Camille and Jasmyn! They discuss the health disparities that impact marginalized communities in the...
2023-12-061h 03Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRerun: COVID-19 & Black Women - Dr. Susan Moore’s StoryIn this rerun episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She was a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.
Follow Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett on Instagram and Twitter for COVID-19 updates and to see the amazing work she is doing in the field of immunology.
If you would like to suggest a...
2023-12-0138 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesPulse Oximeters are Inherently BiasedIn this episode we discuss the origins of pulse oximeters, medical devices that measure oxygen levels, and the unacceptable inaccuracies of readings for people with darker complexions. And we highlight Black researchers in engineering and physics utilizing innovative technology to create equitable pulse oximetry devices.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2023-11-1754 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesFunding & Sustaining Health Justice Work with Dr. Omolara UwemedimoIn this episode we interview Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, a Black female physician with nearly 20 years in pediatrics, the co-founder of Strong Children Wellness an integrated health practice network for marginalized children and families in New York City and the founder of Melanin & Medicine, a health equity consultancy helping Black, Indigenous, and People of Color health practitioners to have funding to sustain their health justice work.
Visit Strong Children Wellness to learn more about how they provide integrated medical, social, and mental health services within community based organizations. And visit Melanin & Medicine to learn how...
2023-11-0347 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBlack Nurse Jailed for Self-Defense Against Coworker - Sybil Garbow’s StoryIn this episode we cover the story of Sybil Garbow, a Black nurse with over 40 years of experience who was convicted of assault because of a racist coworker and a criminal justice system that hardly ever views Black women as victims.
And we highlight two Black nursing leaders amplifying Sybil’s story and advocating for justice.
Irnise Williams
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Tauqilla Manning
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Justice for Sybil Gar...
2023-10-2042 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesNavigating a Broken System to Conquer Breast Cancer with Jasmine SamuelIn this episode we interview Jasmine Samuel, a Black nurse, healthcare administrator, triple-negative breast cancer survivor, and founder of The Patient Nurse Foundation, an organization that provides essential care management support and patient navigation services to Mississippians, a state with some of the worst health outcomes in the U.S.
Contact Jasmine through email or by phone to learn more about The Patient Nurse Foundation, LLC, get support, or join their cause in creating a more equitable healthcare system.
Email: jsamuel@patientnursefoundation.com
Phone: 662-889-7258
2023-10-061h 05Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesShedding Light on Sickle Cell DisparitiesIn this episode we discuss how structural racism like underfunded research, inadequate care, and misconceptions about sickle cell disease have hindered treatment advancements. We cover a story of how the fragmented healthcare system can cause more harm for SCD patients.
And we highlight Sick Cells, an advocacy organization elevating the voices of the sickle cell community to influence positive change.
Visit the Sick Cells website to learn about their advocacy efforts, join their ambassador program, share your story, and to donate so they can better serve the sickle cell c...
2023-09-1551 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMissing Black Women Deserve BetterContent Warning: We discuss sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss the disproportionate media coverage and law enforcement resources given to missing Black women and girls. We cover the harrowing story of a Black woman who escaped a white supremacist and accused rapist.
And we highlight the Black and Missing Foundation, an organization that brings awareness to missing persons of color and provides vital resources to the loved ones of missing people.
2023-09-0139 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMisconceptions & Systemic Issues in Neurology with Dr. Jerome Lisk Part 2In this episode we continue our interview with Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk discusses racial bias affecting African American physicians and the difficulty of trying to get medical journals to publish articles addressing it.
Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn.
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2023-08-1832 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMisconceptions & Systemic Issues in Neurology with Dr. Jerome Lisk Part 1In this episode we interview Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk educates us about common misconceptions in neurology, discusses systemic issues related to accessibility, and new medical tests being developed to diagnose patients earlier.
Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own...
2023-08-0444 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesNursing While Black & Queer with Britney Daniels Part 2In this episode we continue our interview with Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney demonstrates the importance of speaking up, and advocating for yourself and your patients in her book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Visit Britney’s website to learn more about their work, upcoming events, and to purchase their book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
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2023-07-2151 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesNursing While Black & Queer with Britney Daniels Part 1In this episode we interview Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney’s book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, utilizes personal experiences to highlight the racist, homophobic, and inequitable environments that thrive in many healthcare systems in the U.S.
Visit Britney’s website to learn more about her work, upcoming events, and to purchase her book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.
Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
If you would like to suggest a topic we sh...
2023-07-0737 min
Health Equity Podcast ChannelThe Nurse Keith Show: Medical Injustices, Distrust, Disparities, and Black CommunitiesOn episode 410 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Camille White and Jasmyn Moore, the hosts of the Distrust & Disparities Podcast.In the course of their conversation, Keith, Jasmyn, and Camille discuss their powerful podcast which examines current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system and how these disparities and injustices have disproportionately impacted Black communities around the country for hundreds of years.Jasmyn Moore is a registered nurse and health care change maker, who is passionate about dismantling health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women...
2023-06-2856 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBlack Farmers & Stolen LandIn this episode we examine the disenfranchisement of Black farmers that has robbed our communities of generational wealth, access to equitable resources and education, and significantly contributed to Black health disparities.
And we highlight the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, an organization that has saved millions of dollars’ worth of Black-owned farmland.
Visit the FSC/LAF website to learn about their legacy rooted in cooperative economics, land retention, and advocacy for Black farmers and landowners.
Follow FSC/LAF on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, You...
2023-06-161h 01Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesSTI Awareness with HealthyMDIn this episode we interview the co-founders and chief clinical officer of HealthyMD. HealthyMD is a Black owned sexual telehealth startup working to address the stigma around STIs and provides innovative solutions to get the most vulnerable communities tested and treated.
Visit the HealthyMD website to access free at home STI testing kits, confidential results, along with free telehealth visits. Take control of your sexual health!
Follow HealthyMD on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
HealthyMD Leadership Team
Clifford W. Knights, Chief Executive O...
2023-06-021h 02Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesHigh Functioning Depression in Black WomenContent Warning: We discuss suicide, suicidal ideations, depression, and other triggering mental health illnesses in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss two cases of suicide within our community and how depression goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in Black women. And we provide resources for seeking treatment with culturally competent mental health professionals.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2023-05-1948 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBlack Mental Health Crisis DeathIn this episode we discuss the tragic death of Earl Moore Jr., a Black man who was treated inhumanely by emergency medical technicians during a mental health crisis. And we highlight BlackLine, a crisis counseling hotline created for those most impacted by systemic oppression.
Visit the BlackLine website to learn how their hotline helps people through crises, how to become a volunteer, and to donate to their efforts.
If you can call or text BlackLine at 1-800-604-5841.
Follow BlackLine on Instagram and T...
2023-05-0543 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesFlint Michigan Water CrisisIn this episode we examine the Flint Michigan Water Crisis, an environmental injustice that has had devastating health effects for the community. And we highlight Flint Rising, a coalition fighting for water, environmental, and climate justice and working to create a safe future for Flint residents.
Visit the Flint Rising website to learn more about their efforts to fix the water infrastructure and create a safe future for the community.
Follow Flint Rising on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter.
If you would like to suggest a t...
2023-04-2155 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBlack Maternal Health - Aftershock Film ReviewIn this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about Aftershock, a documentary highlighting the Black maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. This film showcases the advocacy efforts of Black families who have lost loved ones due to preventable childbirth complications.
Visit the Aftershock website to learn more about the important topics the documentary discusses and to donate to organizations featured in the film, like The Birthing Place and The ARIAH Foundation.
Aftershock is available to watch on Hulu and you can also attend upcoming screenings.
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2023-04-0748 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesForensic Pathology with Dr. Joye CarterIn this episode we interview Dr. Joye Carter, the first Black chief medical examiner in U.S. history. Dr. Carter shares her wealth of knowledge about forensic pathology, revisits some of her past cases, and shares how she continues to address racial bias in the field.
Dr. Carter continues to mentor students, consult on cases, and works with the Physicians for Human Rights and the Innocence Project. You can follow Dr. Carter on Instagram. And check out her books: My Strength Comes from Within, I Speak for the Dead, and Let Me Give You...
2023-03-171h 18Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMary Eliza MahoneyIn this episode we discuss Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to earn a professional nursing license. And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association and Black Nurses Rock, two organizations dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black people in the field of nursing.
Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and access their resources. Follow NBNA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Visit the Black Nurses Rock website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and donate. Follow...
2023-03-0343 min
The Nurse Keith ShowMedical Injustices, Distrust, Disparities, and Black CommunitiesOn episode 410 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Camille White and Jasmyn Moore, the hosts of the Distrust & Disparities Podcast.In the course of their conversation, Keith, Jasmyn, and Camille discuss their powerful podcast which examines current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system and how these disparities and injustices have disproportionately impacted Black communities around the country for hundreds of years.Jasmyn Moore is a registered nurse and health care change maker, who is passionate about dismantling health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women...
2023-02-2456 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRest Is Resistance Book ReviewIn this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, the founder and creator of The Nap Ministry. This book is rooted in Black liberation and for those longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of grind culture.
Visit The Nap Ministry website to learn how they examine the liberating power of naps. Follow The Nap Ministry on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
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2023-02-1736 minDistrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesFreedom House ParamedicsIn this episode we discuss Freedom House Paramedics, a group of Black men and women from Pittsburgh who would become the first professionally trained paramedics.
And we highlight Because of Them We Can, an online platform that highlights Black excellence from the past, present, and future.
Visit the Because of Them We Can website to read uplifting stories about Black excellence. Follow BOTWC on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, o...
2023-02-0352 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesAutopsies & Racial BiasIn this episode we cover the troubling case of Jocelyn McLean, a Black woman who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully charged for the death of her newborn. And we highlight Dr. Joye Carter, a distinguished Black female forensic pathologist working to address racial bias in the field of pathology and medical examiners.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2023-01-2049 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesAutopsies & Racial BiasIn this episode we cover the troubling case of Jocelyn McLean, a Black woman who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully charged for the death of her newborn. And we highlight Dr. Joye Carter, a distinguished Black female forensic pathologist working to address racial bias in the field of pathology and medical examiners.If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.Follow us on Instagram, Facebook...
2023-01-2050 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesDiabetes & Insulin RationingIn this episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths.
Visit the T1 Diabetes Journey website to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support their advocacy efforts. Follow the T1Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own per...
2023-01-0639 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBonus: Still Processing 2020In this bonus episode we discuss current events from the past two years and our mental and emotional health.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
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2022-12-3040 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesEggs Over Easy Film ReviewIn this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the documentary called Eggs Over Easy: Black Women and Fertility. This film discusses the struggles and societal pressures Black women face when it comes to reproduction.
Visit the Eggs Over Easy website for more information about the documentary and to learn about Chiquita Lockley, the writer, producer, and director of the film.
Follow Eggs Over Easy on Instagram @eggsovereasyfilm and Twitter.
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2022-12-1637 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesPregnancy Related ProsecutionsIn this episode we discuss pregnancy related prosecutions. We focus on Marshae Jones, a Black woman who was charged with manslaughter after her unborn baby was killed when she was shot in the abdomen during an altercation.
And we highlight author Dorothy Roberts and her book Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction and the Meaning of Liberty, which examines the reproductive rights of Black women in the U.S.
Visit Dorothy Roberts’ website to learn more about her work, and check out her latest book called Torn Apart. And follow her on In...
2022-12-0237 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesAbortion DiscussionIn this episode we discuss abortions, the controversial decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the detrimental impact it will have on Black women. And we highlight SisterSong, an organization working to improve the institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.
Visit SisterSong to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.
For more information about abortion access and reproductive rights, visit the Center for Reproductive Rights website and the Guttmacher Institute website.
If you wo...
2022-11-1839 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMothers of GynecologyIn this episode we discuss the mothers of gynecology: Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy. They were enslaved women that were experimented on by Dr. James Marion Sims to perfect surgical techniques for women.
And we highlight The Black ObGyn Project whose mission is to educate and promote anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within gynecology, women's health, and reproductive health care.
Visit The Black ObGyn Project to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, shar...
2022-11-0441 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesReintroducing Distrust & DisparitiesWelcome to Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities hosted by registered nurse Jasmyn Moore and health advocate Camille White.
We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and Black families. Some of the topics covered include reproductive rights, the maternal mortality crisis, heart disease, diabetes, environmental justice, mental health, medical student bias, and much more.
Most importantly, we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes and dismantle racist health practices and systems.
Listen to Distrust & Disparities to learn...
2022-10-1402 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesRacist Psychiatric DiagnosesIn this episode we discuss the racist history of psychiatry and specific diagnoses used to silence and discredit African Americans fighting against racial injustices.
And we highlight the Kindred Southern Healing Justice Collective, a network of healers and medical practitioners working to intervene and transform generational trauma and violence in our communities and movements.
Visit the Kindred Collective website to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.
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2022-05-2742 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMental Health DiscussionContent Warning: We discuss mental health, death, and suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we point out some of the mental health disparities that exist in the African American community. We discuss our own mental health journeys, struggles, and what we have learned about ourselves.
And we highlight BEAM, the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective that is working to create a world where there are no barriers to Black healing. BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution dedicated to the healing, we...
2022-05-1358 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesEnvironmental Racism & Black Communities - Gordon PlazaIn this episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health.
And we highlight the Residents of Gordon Plaza, a community organization fighting back against environmental racism and working with The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly to demand a fully funded relocation to move off of the toxic soil where their homes were built.
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2022-04-2954 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesChild Welfare & Black Families - Syesha Mercado’s StoryContent Warning: We discuss child abuse allegations and briefly mention suicide (22:50-23:05) in this episode, listener discretion is advised.
In this episode we discuss how systems meant to protect children are traumatizing black families. We cover Syesha Mercado’s story, a black mother whose child was taken from her after trying to receive help with transitioning him from breastfeeding.
And we highlight the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, an organization working to address the Black maternal health inequalities by changing policy, cultivating research, shifting culture, and advancing care for Black mamas.
2022-04-1550 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBlack Midwives - Margaret Charles Smith’s StoryIn this episode we discuss Black midwives and Margaret Charles Smith’s story. She was a distinguished Alabama midwife who delivered over 3,500 babies and never lost a single mother during childbirth.
And we highlight the National Black Midwives Alliance (NBMA), an organization that advocates for legislative actions that address disparities in maternal healthcare that disproportionately impact Black birthing people.
Visit the NBMA website to learn more about their advocacy efforts and to support their amazing work.
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2022-04-0143 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesDementia & Conservatorships - Nichelle Nichols’ StoryIn this episode we discuss conservatorships and specifically how they are used for people with dementia. We cover Nichelle Nichols’ story, the groundbreaking African American actress known for her role in Star Trek. We delve into how people have prayed upon her vulnerability due to her dementia and the debate around her conservatorship.
And we highlight the ACTS 2 Caregiver Project which is a faith-based, skills-building and support program designed to meet the needs of distressed family caregivers of older adults with dementia.
Visit the ACTS 2 Caregiver Project website to learn more about...
2022-03-181h 01
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesKidney Disease & African Americans - Nichole Jefferson’s StoryIn this episode we discuss kidney disease and how it disproportionately affects African Americans. We cover Nichole Jefferson’s story, a black woman who was unable to get on the kidney transplant list due to a diagnostic kidney test that overestimates Black people’s kidney function compared to non-Blacks.
And we highlight the Northwestern Medicine African American Transplant Access Program (AATAP), which works to address the disparity in access to transplantation experienced by the Black community.
Visit the AATAP website to learn more about how the program helps Black people navigate comple...
2022-03-0454 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMedical Exploitation & Black Men - Tuskegee Syphilis Study Part 2In this episode we continue our discussion of the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. We cover how and why the study ended and its legacy. And we highlight PushBlack, a non-profit media organization that is dedicated to raising up Black voices.
Visit the PushBlack website and follow them on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter to support their work, donate, and purchase merchandise. You can also check out their podcast, Black History Year.
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2022-02-1852 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMedical Exploitation & Black Men - Tuskegee Syphilis Study Part 1In this episode we discuss the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. And we highlight the United Negro College Fund that works to help underrepresented students become highly-qualified college graduates.
Visit the United Negro College Fund’s website to learn about their mission, donate to the organization, or to share with a college student.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com...
2022-02-0449 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMaternal Mortality & Black Women - Kira Johnson’s StoryIn this episode we discuss Black maternal mortality and Kira Johnson, a Black mother who died from a preventable hemorrhage after the birth of her second child. And we highlight 4Kira4Moms, the maternal health advocacy organization created by Kira’s husband Charles Johnson.
Visit the 4Kira4Moms website to learn about their mission, donate to the organization, sign petitions, or even share your own story. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter.
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2022-01-2141 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesCOVID-19 & Black Women - Dr. Susan Moore’s StoryIn this episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She is a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.
Follow Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett on Instagram and Twitter for COVID-19 updates and to see the amazing work she is doing in the field of immunology.
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2022-01-0737 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMarginalized Women & Brazilian Butt Lifts Part 2This is part two of our marginalized women and Brazilian butt lifts discussion.
In this episode we continue our discussion about the dangers of the popular Brazilian butt lift cosmetic surgery procedure. We cover the stories of the victims of a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs.
And we highlight The Body Is Not An Apology, a movement started by Sonya Renee Taylor committed to cultivating global radical self-love and bodily empowerment.
Visit The Body Is Not An Apology website to learn more a...
2021-12-2439 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesMarginalized Women & Brazilian Butt Lifts Part 1This is part one of our marginalized women and Brazilian butt lifts discussion.
In this episode we discuss the dangers of the popular Brazilian butt lift plastic surgery procedure. We cover a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs, with some devastating results and the doctor who owns and operates this clinic, even though they are not a board certified plastic surgeon.
And we highlight Pretty Brown Girl, an organization that empowers Black and Brown girls while encouraging self-acceptance by cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being.
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2021-12-1044 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesCervical Cancer & Black Women - Henrietta Lacks‘ Story Part 2This is part two of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion.
In this episode we continue the discussion of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells have made an enormous contribution to medicine and science. We talk about the complex distrust her family has of the medical system and their fight to control her story and her cells.
And we highlight organizations created by the Lacks family to honor and preserve Henrietta’s legacy.
To learn more about Henrietta Lacks and her family, you...
2021-11-2632 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesCervical Cancer & Black Women - Henrietta Lacks‘ Story Part 1This is part one of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion.
In this episode we discuss Henrietta Lacks’ story and the disparity that remains in the diagnosis of and death from cervical cancer, especially in Black women. Henrietta Lacks is a Black woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951 but her cells have lived on and have made enormous contributions to medicine and science.
And we highlight the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the first and only national nonprofit organization created by Black women and dedicated to helping protec...
2021-11-1245 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesBreast Cancer & Black Women - Ericka Hart‘s StoryIn this episode we discuss breast cancer and Black women. We cover Ericka Hart’s (pronouns: she/they) story, a queer Black femme who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer at 28. And we highlight Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, an advocacy organization founded by Ricki Fairley, a triple negative breast cancer survivor.
To learn more about Ericka Hart’s story, please visit their website. Also, check her many interviews and speeches on Youtube including the PBS First Person interview, S2 #4: Surviving Racism & Cancer as a Queer Woman.
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2021-10-2935 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesDomestic Violence & Black Women - Marissa Alexander‘s StoryIn this episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished, a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors.
To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website.
Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take action, donate, or support the coalition’s mission to decriminalize surviving domestic violence.
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2021-10-2837 min
Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health DisparitiesIntroducing Distrust & DisparitiesDistrust & Disparities discusses cases of current and historical medical injustices within the American healthcare system that have led to deep rooted distrust within Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. We get into how we can overcome this systemic mistreatment, advocate for ourselves, and close the gap on poor health outcomes and disparities.
Host Jasmyn Moore, registered nurse, and co-host Camille White discuss why we started this podcast and what to expect when you tune in bi-weekly.
If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout a...
2021-10-2414 min
Push or PivotEp. 53 - Reaching Up and Out with J. CamilleJasmyn Camille also known as J. Camille is the host of The Shift podcast shares about her transition to a new career in new city and how creating a social network and finding mentors helped her through her transition.
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2020-09-0416 min