The Black Doctors Speak Podcast

Becoming a Doctor is hard enough, but trying to do it while Black is a different experience entirely. As the future of our health equity hinges on putting more Black Doctors into the workforce, how do they navigate this challenging, yet necessary, path?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Jenay Powell, a fourth-year medical student, and CEO of The White Coats Black Doctors Foundation, as well as Teneshia Patton, a third-year medical student, and the Associate Director of WCBD as they take us through their journey to physicianhood.

Food is something that unites us, it brings us together with our families, and represents a major part of our culture. But, access to quality ingredients has been hard for our people to come by. With prices continuing to rise and the health gap worsening, how do we balance our diet, while also balancing our budget?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by celebrity Chef Nikki Shaw, as they dive into the culture behind our food choices, the small adjustments that we all can make, and how they impact our overall health.

With misinformation at an all-time high and representation mattering more than ever, it is imperative that we craft and control our own narratives--particularly around the health and wellness of our people. So, how do we build platforms that are truly for us, by us?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Reginald "Reggie" Ware, Founder and CEO of BlackDoctor.org as they explore their path to building advocacy initiatives and the future of the healthcare media industry.

The history of Black people in this country is no great secret. While we know that slavery was never truly abolished－just renamed and reformed through Jim Crow, systemic racism, and oppression－are the health issues we face today a direct result of our slave descendency?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Rodney Hood, Internal Medicine Specialist, and the 101st President of the National Medical Association as they talk through a past that still has lingering effects and provide action steps for a better future.

Our society has been shifted by the growing presence of the Coronavirus and, as always, Black women are hit with the brunt of the work. As our lives change by the day, how do we take care of ourselves, each other, and our communities?

Dr. LeNoir is joined by Dr. Sharon D. Allison-Ottey, CEO of CARLDEN Inc., Beautiful Woman Inside and Out, and Executive Director of The COSHAR Foundation. Together, they discuss empowerment, advocacy, and how to cope with this new way of life.

Gun violence, centuries of racism, and continued brutality have tormented our communities, while a growing list of traumas continues to plague our mental health. With so many of our people hurting, how do we begin the healing process?

Dr. Michael LeNoir is joined by Dr. Rahn Kennedy Bailey, Chief Medical Officer of the Kedren Community Health Center and author of the book At Gunpoint: Firearms Violence from a Psychiatrist's Perspective, as they unpack mental health, the stigma of treatment, and what we can do to manage these trying times.

The Covid-19 pandemic continues to escalate and minority communities are looking at generational ramifications. As we stand at the crossroads of healthcare, racial injustice, wealth equity, education, and employment, one has to ask: Was the system built for us to survive a pandemic?

Join Dr. Michael LeNoir and special guest Dr. Oliver Brooks, President of the National Medical Association, as they explore this question and provide action steps for how to best advocate for yourself and your loved ones.

Coronavirus has ravaged the United States for months, with Communities of Color being impacted the hardest. When faced with life-altering decisions and the racial unrest that has come to the forefront of our Nation, how do we navigate the pressures of being Black during a global pandemic?

Join Dr. Michael LeNoir as he takes a deep dive with John Eligon, a national correspondent on race for The New York Times.

Black Doctors Speaks is a flagship initiative of the African American Wellness Project. This new communication initiative was built for us, by us and is in response to the health care delivery inequities that exist between African Americans and the rest of America.

So, what happens when a doctor finds out they are sick? Join Dr. Michael LeNoir as he takes you through his recent diagnosis, with special guests: 

Brazell Carter, MD: an Internal Medicine Specialist in Richmond, CA with Lifelong Medical and who has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. 

Mack Roach III, M.D, F.A.C.R.: a Professor of Radiation Oncology and Urology in the Department of Radiation Oncology, at the University of California San Francisco. He is recognized as a major authority on the treatment of localized prostate cancer.