During this time period of the pandemic, we are faced with many illnesses that affects us today. Statistics show that Heart Disease is the #1 cause of death in America (and has been for many years) killing 655,000 Americans each year. The causes of heart disease are physical inactivity, poor diet, tobacco use, high cholesterol, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, and alcohol use. African American women are 60 percent more likely to have high blood pressure, as compared to non-Hispanic white women, and African American adults are 40% more likely to be diagnosed with high blood pressure. Harmony-Bey, creator of Moor Vegan Pasta, schooled the hosts this week on the intersection between ethnicity, food, health, and finding your roots. She not only teaches about Moors but about how veganism made the difference for pregnant mothers, which is why she devoted her life to liberating Black mothers by being a Doula. 

You can find out more about our special guest Harmony @moorveganpasta_mvp

After The Wake is Sponsored by Fit 4 Dance Studio in Brooklyn NY. YOU can get a free class with code F4DLove (case sensitive).

After The Wake is produced by Amber Worsley and in collaboration with the Nu Africa Foundation. (@Nuafricafoundation)

After The Wake is hosted by Khyla Jay (@Virgocrush_), Amber Worsley (@Not_therealamberworsley), and Sharon WIlson (@Unicornqueen021)

Lead Editor: Nile Ferrel (@Nuafricafoundation)

Co - Producer: Jemiece Raphael (@jemiece)

Cover Artist: Jah’China De Leon (@sunny_mind_state)

Sound Engineer: Josh Wilcox of Brooklyn Podcasting Studio. (@Brooklynpodcasting)