This month we dive into housing. If we had to pick an origin point for systematic racism, this might be it--housing influences education, jobs, food, health... EV.ER.Y.THING. So listen in as Jackie breaks down the problem, and then join us in two weeks for our suggestions on places to start. 

https://www.simplemost.com/dave-matthews-band-donates-5m-to-public-housing-in-hometown-of-charlottesville/#:~:text=Along%20with%20the%20rest%20of,need%20in%20the%20community%20there.

It's the season of solutions, so as promised, here is what YOU can do. We hear again from Dr. Miles Thomas of Urology of Virginia and Mekbib Gemeda, Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion at Eastern Virginia Medical School. 

How to find a Black doctor: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.theblackwomanshealthdirectory.com/&sa=D&source=editors&ust=1613065496613000&usg=AFQjCNELAWSChCPMaMSSZgp1vhZi-0mAog

123 for Equity: https://ifdhe.aha.org/123forequity

Scholarships to support BIPOC in healthcare:

https://www.unigo.com/scholarships/minority/african-american-scholarships/black-medical-students-scholarship

Loveland Foundation: https://thelovelandfoundation.org/

APA apology: https://www.psychiatry.org/newsroom/apa-apology-for-its-support-of-structural-racism-in-psychiatry

This month we are tackling Health Equity, and we were lucky to hear from Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons who has recently opened EvoScient Gynecology. We invite you in to hear why she went to the trouble of opening her own practice, and what you can expect from a visit.

https://www.evoscientgyn.com/

Wanna be a fly on the wall as two physicians have a real convo about how to create #healthequity? Here it is. Featuring Dr. Miles-Thomas in conversation with Dr. Ilya Sobol (both of Urology of VA). Send us a message and let us know what resonates with you. 

http://urologyofvirginia.net/

Fear and mistrust. Two of the many negative sentiments Americans have when facing our healthcare system and its providers. For Black people, the feelings are derived from a deep history of maltreatment dating from the time of slavery and Jim Crow.

Why is the lack of trust spreading and deepening? What do we do about it? 

We sat down with Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons of EvoScient Gynecology to talk about the challenges and solutions in building trust between patients and providers. 

• Dr. Mary Ojo-Carons’ Practice

It's our Season 3 Finale and we are passing the mic to the future. In this episode we asked teenagers from our neighborhoods to tell us what is on their minds. We hope that this can offer a little distraction from election day... We'll be back in January with Season 4--The Season of Solutions! In the meantime, please drop us a line and share your thoughts. 

As a follow up to "Love Thy Neighbor", we get one more question in with Rick Morris---What's the deal with white Jesus?

This month we celebrate the brilliant heart behind CLTRE: Vgn Jnt, Luv Hankins. Beyond nourishing beverages and waffles, CLTRE is a place to unwind the mind and remember your personal culture--something we could all use at the moment. 

www.cltrvgn.com

What does abortion have to do with education, faith and the environment? Guest Rick Morris drops a LOT of knowledge about the church’s relationship with politics, policy, and white supremacy. This is a BIG episode because it's a big topic! Grab a cuppa, kick up your feet and give 'er a listen. 

Links Rick mentions:

https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133

https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/racism-killing-planet

Is talking across the (political) isle forbidden fruit for you and your family? Jackie and Hannah get uncomfortable with the why and the how of speaking to people with differing political beliefs as we approach the election.