Has racism ever made you sick? This week on #LetsTalkBruh we talk about the impact that racism has had over the course of our lives as Black men.

As we know all know, racism and just dealing with white folks in general is stressful, but how exactly have we dealt with both the overt and subtle racism we've experienced in our lives? How does racism impact our health both physically and mentally? And since it doesn't look like racism is going anywhere anytime soon, what can be done to live healthier lives knowing that racism is inevitable?

We talk about our experiences with racism on this week's episode as well as the correlation between racism, stress, and unhealthy coping behaviors. 

A list of resources mentioned in this week's episode:

• How Racism Makes Us Sick by David R. Williams (Ted Talk)
• How Discrimination Changes Your Brain (VICE)
• The Secret to Keeping Black Men Healthy? Maybe Black Doctors (NY Times)
• How Racism Affects Your Health (The Walrus)

 

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