Collectively Speaking

We're speaking with special guest, Dr. Michelle Gourdine of the University of Maryland Medical System. On this episode of Collectively Speaking, we dive into COVID-19 and its effects on the Black community. Dr. Gourdine discusses health disparities, how to protect yourself and your family, children, and the virus, and how COVID-19 can affect a mother and her unborn child.

We are speaking with Dr. Lana Bates about the strategies schools should look at when reintegrating K-12 students back into the school system. We also discuss the importance of supporting students from marginalized communities during and after the pandemic.

Our special guest, Dr. Justin Hopkins breaks down some of the myths of mental health in the Black community. We start with a discussion around Black men, mental health and domestic violence, and end with insight on Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome (PTSS) and how we can overcome some of our trauma.

We're joined by Kai Hartsfield, Communications Co-Chair for Black Youth Project 100 to discuss the state of the Black LGBTQ community and how the Black community can support.

A discussion around Black women and sexual assault with special guest, Tanisha Murden.

Empowering Women in the African Immigrant Community | Episode 4 by Ujima, Inc.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. On this episode of Collectively Speaking, we're discussing dating and healthy relationships with 13-year-old Mahadia and 13 years old Kevian.

On this episode of Collectively Speaking, we're discussing the importance of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and a little later we discuss healthy relationships and the Black community.

Welcome to Collectively Speaking, presented by Ujima! Join us for our first episode featuring our special guest, Ujima's Executive Director, Karma Cottman.