Mississippi plans to fly a new state flag, one without the Confederate battle emblem in the corner. For 126 years, the Mississippi state flag flew what is deemed a hateful oppressive and divisive symbol.Rev. Dr. Wayne A. Williams discusses Mississippi's current racial climate, the economic effects of COVID-19, and the health disparities that plumage African Americans in Mississippi. Rev. Dr. Williams is the pastor of the historic Lynch Street CME Church in Jackson, MS, and the Presiding Elder of (GJD) The Great Greenwood-Jackson District of the Mississippi South Region of the Fourth Episcopal District of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church.

Episode #81: When HIV & COVID-19 Cross Paths with Dr. Tanya Henderson by The Balm In Gilead

When former NFL player Bobby Howard suffering severe kidney disease and received a kidney transplant, he made it his life's mission to help others who face life-threatening health challenges. During this episode of Dr. P on The Pod, Mr. Howard discusses the importance of organ donation, since astounding 94-97% of the African Americans on the waitlist are specifically awaiting a life-enhancing kidney transplant.

On this week's episode, Dr. P and Michael P. Kincade, Sr., discuss caregiving amidst a pandemic, the importance of cognitive health assessments for older adults and try to tackle why African Americans lessen their participation in the race to find the cure for Alzheimer's disease.Michael P. Kincade, Sr. is the Communications and Outreach Coordinator at the BWH Center for Alzheimer Research and Treatment & Massachusetts Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

How do we Respond to Racism during the COVID-19 Outbreak? Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson, Senior Pastor of the historic Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, New York, answers this question and reacts to the climate in America and discusses the role of the church during this formative time.

The effects of COVID-19 on the health of racial and ethnic minority groups are still emerging. Current data suggest a disproportionate burden of illness and death among racial and ethnic minority groups, and that the elderly are among the most vulnerable. In today's episode of Dr. P on the Pod, Edna Kane-Williams Senior Vice President, Multicultural Leadership at AARP, discusses AARP's commitment to providing resources and assistance to the 50-plus population during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Dr. P and Ms. Williams touch on caregiving amidst COVID-19, AARP Fraud Watch Network, and AARP's Community Connection Platform that connects older adults with volunteers to provide support during the pandemic.

Globally, as of May 21, 2020, there have been 4,893,186 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 323,256 deaths reported to the World Health Organization (WHO). The coronavirus is effecting individuals worldwide, with 68,347 confirmed cases in the continent of Africa. In today's episode, Dr. Howard discusses how the number of COVID-19 cases in parts of Africa has grown exponentially over the past few weeks, and the challenges facing individuals living in underserved communities in Africa. Dr. Joyce Moon Howard’s work and career is rooted in the global community healthcare movement, where she witnessed the transformative power and positive impact of neighborhood and community action on healthcare.

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is frightening for all people. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, those with moderate to severe asthma could be at higher risk of having a severe case of the illness. COVID-19 can affect your respiratory tract (nose, throat, lungs), cause an asthma attack, and possibly lead to pneumonia and acute respiratory disease. In this episode of Dr. P on the Pod, Dr. P talks with Dr. Carsten on why racial minorities are disproportionately affected by asthma and why they are at higher risk for serious COVID-19 complications.

Nurses are the backbone of the U.S. healthcare industry. In celebration of national nurses week, Dr. P and Dr. Martha A. Dawson, the 13th President of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA), discuss the essential role of nurses and why young people of color should consider entering the field of nursing. Dr. Dawson shares the role of nursing and the influence of Florence Nightingale — how it has changed over time and what it is like now amid the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Black women are three to four times more likely to experience a pregnancy-related death than white women. Alice Freeman calls for maternal health justice as Black women continue to experience high rates of maternal mortality. In conversation with Dr. P, Alice Freeman reminds us of the rich legacy and culture of Black women as midwives and how this ancient art of escorting humanity into the world is continuing to strive today even amid COVID-19.