Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities
We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect the Black community. We examine current and historical cases of medical injustices within the American healthcare system. And we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes.
Episodes
In 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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In 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.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
Tackling the Overdose Epidemic in Black Communities through Trauma-Informed Care with Saeeda Dunston
In 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.
Content 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 the...
Content 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 incarcerate...
Content 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 N...
In 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 dist...
In 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 ...
In 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 fo...
In 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.
In 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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In 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 acti...
Content 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.
Content 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 reprod...
Content 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 organiz...
In 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*.
If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com.
In 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 an...
In 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 su...
In 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.
Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.
In 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 ...
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