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, t

#20: In Conversation with Brytanny McClendon for the Advil Pain Equity Project

Nov 30th, 2023 33m 48s

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 illum

#19: Our Health at the Local, State, and Federal Levels

Nov 6th, 2023 1h 3m

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 d

#18: Sex and Safety with Kim Windvogel

Sep 14th, 2023 1h 2m

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

#17: Why It Matters that Cancer Rates are on the Rise

Apr 14th, 2023 1h

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 epis

#16: Climate Change is a Racial Justice Issue!

Nov 29th, 2022 1h 8m

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 all

#15: We Still Don't Have Renaissance Visuals

Oct 17th, 2022 1h 7m

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 lo

#14: Intersectionality Matters

Aug 19th, 2022 50m 45s

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!

#13: Less Monkeypox, More Abortions

Jul 27th, 2022 1h 6m

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 resour

#12: Freedom on Fleek

Jun 17th, 2022 1h

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 Juneteent

#11: Joe Said We're Broke

Apr 19th, 2022 48m 37s

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

#10: Black Health History

Mar 1st, 2022 52m 18s

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

#9: We've Been Busy

Jan 28th, 2022 56m 52s

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 li

#8: A Conversation with Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Sep 16th, 2019 1h 7m

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

#7: Black Maternal Health with Rose Aka-James MPH

Apr 12th, 2019 1h 25m

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 sec

#6: Blackface, Black History Month, and 21 Savage

Feb 18th, 2019 1h 33m

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 black

#5: The Gang is Back in ATL

Sep 21st, 2018 1h 21m

"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 policie

#4: Stay Woke, but Get Sleep

Jun 18th, 2018 1h 28m

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; depres

#3: 2017 Recap of Black Public Health Issues

Feb 19th, 2018 1h 28m

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

#2: Let's Talk What the Health, Plant-Based Eating, and Food Deserts with Nek the Nutritionist

Aug 29th, 2017 1h 1m

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

#1: Mental Health Awareness with Dr. Ayanna Abrams

May 30th, 2017 1h 1m

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 sh

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