Black birthing people in the U.S. are three to four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than their white counterparts. In this special episode of the BLKHLTH podcast, we confront the devastating disparities in maternal health and amplify the voices that too often go unheard.Through personal stories and expert insight, we dive deep into what’s behind this crisis and how we can change it.🎙️ Featured Guests:- Dr. Natalie D. Hernandez, PhD, MPH – Executive Director, Center for Maternal Health Equity, Morehouse School of Medicine- Kristina Tarr, RN, MN, MPH – Labor and Delivery Nurse- Remington A. Rolé, MPP, PMP – Project Manager and Recent FatherWe explore the realities of navigating pregnancy as a Black person in America, the systemic barriers that persist, and the life-saving importance of recognizing warning signs during pregnancy and postpartum.💡 We’ve partnered with the CDC’s Hear Her campaign to bring you resources and key educational messages that could help save lives: https://www.blkhlth.com/black-birthing-people This video is supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $50,000 with 100 percent funded by CDC/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by CDC/HHS, or the U.S. Government.

Join us in this episode as we navigate the complexities of the South African healthcare system and uncover root causes of the persistent structural inequities affecting access to quality care based on race, class, gender, and other identities. This exploration sheds light on both the strengths and hurdles of the system, offering a glimpse into the ongoing journey towards healthcare equity in South Africa.

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, talks with the team about the intersection of fitness, nutrition, health equity, and social justice.

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 illuminate the issue of pain inequity in Black communities.

Join us for this special episode featuring Brytanny McClendon-Weary, a fourth-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. We are discussing the experiences of Black patients in pain and the need for a pain equity education course for medical students to achieve health equity.

In 2024, the Advil Pain Equity Project will launch a course for health professionals to educate them on pain equity and offer tools and skills to help address the issue both in and outside of medical facilities.

Stay up-to-date on this important initiative by going to believemypain.com and signing up for our mailing list. You can access all of the Advil Pain Equity Project resources mentioned in this episode at believemypain.com and #BelieveMyPain to share your stories with us!

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 down affirmative action in college admissions, anti-"woke" policies at the state level, and Cop City in ATL.

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 safety.

In partnership with iQHAWE Magazine. Check out this article from iQHAWE with a list of safe and inclusive sexual health resources in South Africa.

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.

A video of this episode is also available on the BLKHLTH YouTube page here.

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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:

Some articles to read related to our conversation:

10 Examples of Environmental Racism and How It Works

A Movement Is Born: Environmental Justice and the UCC

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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 lower revenues and profits; and the implications of student loan forgiveness for Black health. 

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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!