Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities

In this rerun episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health.    And we highlight the Residents of Gordon Plaza, a community organization fighting back against environmental racism and working with The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly to demand a fully funded relocation to move off of the toxic soil where their homes were built.   Visit the Gordon Plaza website to get updates and learn more about this environmental injustice.    If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected].   Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn.   Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast.   Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan.   Audio Clip Gordon Plaza, New Orleans Press Conference 1/31/2022 by Critical Visualization and Media Lab   Resources Gordon Plaza was sold as a dream for Black home buyers. It was a toxic nightmare. by Darryl Fears   'We’re just waiting to die': the black residents living on top of a toxic landfill site by Lauren Zanolli   The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly   Listen Better by Pod Save the People with DeRay

In this rerun episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths. Follow T1 Diabetes Journey on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support their advocacy efforts. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Audio Clip Trump’s broken promises by T1DIABETES JOURNEY INC Resources My Daughter Lost Her Life By Rationing Her Insulin: It’s Time Congress Steps Up to Prevent More Deaths by Antroinette Worsham After Losing Daughter to Diabetes, A Mother Protests Over Insulin Prices by Marcelle Hutchins Testimony of Antroinette Worsham before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on “Examining the Actions of Drug Companies in Raising Prescription Drug Prices” What is Diabetes? by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention How Race and Ethnicity Affect Diabetes Prevalence, Management, and Complications by Julia Kenney, Matthew Garza, and Eliza Skoler

In this episode we highlight some listener reviews, discuss making it to the end of this year, and the importance of rest, hydration, check ups, and therapy. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this rerun episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She was a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Follow Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett on Instagram and Twitter for COVID-19 updates and to see the amazing work she is doing in the field of immunology. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Dr. Moore’s Facebook video documenting her experience Resources  Black Doctor Dies of Covid-19 After Complaining of Racist Treatment by John Eligon Black doctor dies of COVID after alleging hospital mistreatmenta: ‘This is how Black people get killed’ by Bill Hutchinson Hospital CEO’s response to Black doctor’s COVID-19 death prompts backlash by Bill Hutchinson Review ID’s Racism During Care of Black Doctor Who Died of COVID by Veronica Hackethal Kizzmekia S Corbett Academic Profile by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health

In this episode we discuss the origins of pulse oximeters, medical devices that measure oxygen levels, and the unacceptable inaccuracies of readings for people with darker complexions. And we highlight Black researchers in engineering and physics utilizing innovative technology to create equitable pulse oximetry devices. If you would like to suggest a topic, guest, or organization email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Use our special link to save 30% off your first month of any Zencastr paid plan. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources Pulse Oximetry: Uses, Readings, and How It Works - Healthline Racial bias is built into the design of pulse oximeters - The Washington Post How a Popular Medical Device Encodes Racial Bias - Boston Review Pulse Oximeters are Less Accurate in Hospitalized Black Patients - IHPI Brief COVID-19 made pulse oximeters ubiquitous. Engineers are fixing their racial bias - NPR Meet the Scientists Who Want to Make Medical Devices Work for Everyone, Finally - Inverse

In this episode we interview Dr. Omolara Uwemedimo, a Black female physician with nearly 20 years in pediatrics, the co-founder of Strong Children Wellness an integrated health practice network for marginalized children and families in New York City and the founder of Melanin & Medicine, a health equity consultancy helping Black, Indigenous, and People of Color health practitioners to have funding to sustain their health justice work. Visit Strong Children Wellness to learn more about how they provide integrated medical, social, and mental health services within community based organizations. And visit Melanin & Medicine to learn how they support BIPOC to expand their practices and secure funding.   Follow Dr. Omolara on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we cover the story of Sybil Garbow, a Black nurse with over 40 years of experience who was convicted of assault because of a racist coworker and a criminal justice system that hardly ever views Black women as victims.  And we highlight two Black nursing leaders amplifying Sybil’s story and advocating for justice. Irnise Williams [email protected] Instagram Tauqilla Manning [email protected] Instagram Justice for Sybil Garbow DonorBox If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clips The Untold Truth The Sybil Garbow Story Instagram Live Interview Resources A judge in Minnesota sentenced a 72-year-old Black woman to 6 months after a jury found her guilty of assaulting a white coworker Nurse Sybil Garbow Facts, Call to Action, and Resources

In this episode we interview Jasmine Samuel, a Black nurse, healthcare administrator, triple-negative breast cancer survivor, and founder of The Patient Nurse Foundation, an organization that provides essential care management support and patient navigation services to Mississippians, a state with some of the worst health outcomes in the U.S.  Contact Jasmine through email or by phone to learn more about The Patient Nurse Foundation, LLC, get support, or join their cause in creating a more equitable healthcare system. Email: [email protected] Phone: 662-889-7258 Follow Jasmine on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we discuss how structural racism like underfunded research, inadequate care, and misconceptions about sickle cell disease have hindered treatment advancements. We cover a story of how the fragmented healthcare system can cause more harm for SCD patients.  And we highlight Sick Cells, an advocacy organization elevating the voices of the sickle cell community to influence positive change. Visit the Sick Cells website to learn about their advocacy efforts, join their ambassador program, share your story, and to donate so they can better serve the sickle cell community. Follow them on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources Black People and Sickle Cell Anemia: Your Questions Answered – Healthline Sicklepedia: Sickle Cell Disorders – Sickle Cell 101 These Sisters With Sickle Cell Had Devastating, and Preventable, Strokes – The New York Times The Face of Sickle Cell: Kyra and Kami Crawford – Black Video News

Content Warning: We discuss sexual assault, kidnapping, murder, and other triggering topics in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss the disproportionate media coverage and law enforcement resources given to missing Black women and girls. We cover the harrowing story of a Black woman who escaped a white supremacist and accused rapist. And we highlight the Black and Missing Foundation, an organization that brings awareness to missing persons of color and provides vital resources to the loved ones of missing people. Visit the Black & Missing Foundation website to access their resources, report a missing person, search for a missing person, and to donate. Follow BAMFI on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, and YouTube. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clips How Kansas City Police Ignored Warnings a Killer Targeted Black Women, Until One Escaped by Democracy Now! Resources Police dismissed Black leaders’ claims of a serial killer. Then a woman escaped. by Annie Gowen

In this episode we continue our interview with Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk discusses racial bias affecting African American physicians and the difficulty of trying to get medical journals to publish articles addressing it. Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we interview Dr. Jerome Lisk, an African American dual board certified neurologist with a subspecialty in movement disorders. Dr. Lisk educates us about common misconceptions in neurology, discusses systemic issues related to accessibility, and new medical tests being developed to diagnose patients earlier. Dr. Lisk is a practicing neurologist and adjunct clinical assistant professor in Texas and is currently pursuing a combination MS/MBA degree. You can follow Dr. Lisk on LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we continue our interview with Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney demonstrates the importance of speaking up, and advocating for yourself and your patients in her book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse. Visit Britney’s website to learn more about their work, upcoming events, and to purchase their book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.  Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we interview Britney Daniels, a Black queer travel nurse, social advocate, and author. Britney’s book, Journal of a Black Queer Nurse, utilizes personal experiences to highlight the racist, homophobic, and inequitable environments that thrive in many healthcare systems in the U.S. Visit Britney’s website to learn more about her work, upcoming events, and to purchase her book Journal of a Black Queer Nurse.  Follow Britney on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we examine the disenfranchisement of Black farmers that has robbed our communities of generational wealth, access to equitable resources and education, and significantly contributed to Black health disparities.  And we highlight the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund, an organization that has saved millions of dollars’ worth of Black-owned farmland. Visit the FSC/LAF website to learn about their legacy rooted in cooperative economics, land retention, and advocacy for Black farmers and landowners. Follow FSC/LAF on Instagram, FaceBook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn.  If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Historically denied ‘pivotal’ loans, Black farmers still struggle to get support by PBS NewsHour Resources Fighting to Grow: Black Farmers Continue to Battle Systemic Discrimination by Dwayne Fatherree, The Southern Poverty Law Center

In this episode we interview the co-founders and chief clinical officer of HealthyMD. HealthyMD is a Black owned sexual telehealth startup working to address the stigma around STIs and provides innovative solutions to get the most vulnerable communities tested and treated. Visit the HealthyMD website to access free at home STI testing kits, confidential results, along with free telehealth visits. Take control of your sexual health!  Follow HealthyMD on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. HealthyMD Leadership Team Clifford W. Knights, Chief Executive Officer Steve Vixamar, Chief Operating Officer Dr. Kishma Victor, Chief Clinical Officer & President If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources Sexually Transmitted Infections Prevalence, Incidence, and Cost Estimates in the United States by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention HIV Basics, About PrEP by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Content Warning: We discuss suicide, suicidal ideations, depression, and other triggering mental health illnesses in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss two cases of suicide within our community and how depression goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in Black women. And we provide resources for seeking treatment with culturally competent mental health professionals.  If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Crisis Hotlines 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or Text 988 Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 Mental Health Directories Therapy for Black Girls Melanin & Mental Health Book Recommendations Set Boundaries, Find Peace: A Guide to Reclaiming Yourself by Nedra Glover Tawwab Sisters of the Yam: Black Women and Self-Recovery by bell hooks Healing Justice Lineages: Dreaming at the Crossroads of Liberation, Collective Care, and Safety by Cara Page & Erica Woodland  Resources Family speaks after mother Ethel Steele, 3 children found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Winston-Salem by Queen City News Mother of former Miss USA Cheslie Kryst says pageant queen hid depression by NBC News We need to talk about Black women and high-functioning depression by TheGrio Depression May Look Different in Black Women by NYU

In this episode we discuss the tragic death of Earl Moore Jr., a Black man who was treated inhumanely by emergency medical technicians during a mental health crisis. And we highlight BlackLine, a crisis counseling hotline created for those most impacted by systemic oppression.  Visit the BlackLine website to learn how their hotline helps people through crises, how to become a volunteer, and to donate to their efforts. If you can call or text BlackLine at 1-800-604-5841. Follow BlackLine on Instagram and Twitter.  If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Springfield paramedics accused of suffocating man by CBS Chicago Body Camera Footage SA Redaction Officer 1 by Sangamon County Government Resources Black and African American Communities and Mental Health by Mental Health America Timeline: What we know about Earl L. Moore Jr.’s death and events that followed by Steven Spearie New details emerge in case against EMS workers charged with murder by Dean Olsen Report of Postmortem Examination of Earl L. Moore by Sangamon County Coroner’s Office, Coroner Jim Allmon

In this episode we examine the Flint Michigan Water Crisis, an environmental injustice that has had devastating health effects for the community. And we highlight Flint Rising, a coalition fighting for water, environmental, and climate justice and working to create a safe future for Flint residents. Visit the Flint Rising website to learn more about their efforts to fix the water infrastructure and create a safe future for the community.   Follow Flint Rising on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter.  If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Michigan still dealing with fallout from Flint water crisis 9 years later, new water worries by CBS Detroit Resources Flint Water Crisis: Everything You Need to Know by Melissa Denchak Lead-Laced Water in Flint: A Step-By-Step Look at the Makings Of A Crisis by Merrit Kennedy Pediatrician Who Exposed Flint Water Crisis Shares Her 'Story Of Resistance' by Terry Gross on Fresh Air The Racist Roots of Flint’s Water Crisis by Julia Craven & Tyler Tynes Five Years After Water Crisis, Nearly 1 in 4 Flint Residents Has PTSD by Boston University School of Public Health Water crisis increased Flint children’s lead exposure by James Dean Judge gives final approval of $600 million Flint water settlement by DeJanay Booth Clean Water and Reproductive: Lack of Access Harms Women of Color Justice by National Partnership for Women & Families

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about Aftershock, a documentary highlighting the Black maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. This film showcases the advocacy efforts of Black families who have lost loved ones due to preventable childbirth complications.   Visit the Aftershock website to learn more about the important topics the documentary discusses and to donate to organizations featured in the film, like The Birthing Place and The ARIAH Foundation.  Aftershock is available to watch on Hulu and you can also attend upcoming screenings.  Follow Aftershock on Instagram, FaceBook, and Twitter.  Check out the 2023 Black Maternal Health Week, a week-long campaign created and led by the Black Mammas Matter Alliance, to build awareness, activism, and community-building​ to amplify ​the voices, perspectives and lived experiences of Black Mamas and birthing people.  If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip AFTERSHOCK | OFFICIAL TRAILER | Onyx Collective | ABC News Studios | Hulu by Hulu Resources Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2021

In this episode we interview Dr. Joye Carter, the first Black chief medical examiner in U.S. history. Dr. Carter shares her wealth of knowledge about forensic pathology, revisits some of her past cases, and shares how she continues to address racial bias in the field. Dr. Carter continues to mentor students, consult on cases, and works with the Physicians for Human Rights and the Innocence Project. You can follow Dr. Carter on Instagram. And check out her books: My Strength Comes from Within, I Speak for the Dead, and Let Me Give You a Peace of My Mind. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence.

In this episode we discuss Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to earn a professional nursing license. And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association and Black Nurses Rock, two organizations dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black people in the field of nursing. Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and access their resources. Follow NBNA on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit the Black Nurses Rock website to learn more about the organization, become a member, and donate. Follow them on Facebook. Subscribe to The Nurse Keith Show and check out his website.  Distrust & Disparities Hosts Ep 410: Medical Injustices, Distrust, Disparities, and Black Communities  National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Ep 381: Addressing Racism in Nursing, Part 1 Ep 382: Addressing Racism in Nursing, Part 2 If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Visit the Distrust & Disparities website and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Visit our Buy Me A Coffee page to support the podcast. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Resources National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing by American Nurses Association Mary Eliza Mahoney Biography by Dr. Kelly A. Spring   Overlooked No More: Mary Eliza Mahoney, Who Opened Doors in Nursing by Sarah Fielding African American Medical Pioneers by PBS American Experience

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, the founder and creator of The Nap Ministry. This book is rooted in Black liberation and for those longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of grind culture. Visit The Nap Ministry website to learn how they examine the liberating power of naps. Follow The Nap Ministry on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Rest Is Resistance by Tricia Hersey Resources 'Weathering': What are the health effects of stress and discrimination? by Ana Sandoiu The Nap Bishop Is Spreading the Good Word: Rest by Melonyce McAfee

In this episode we discuss Freedom House Paramedics, a group of Black men and women from Pittsburgh who would become the first professionally trained paramedics.  And we highlight Because of Them We Can, an online platform that highlights Black excellence from the past, present, and future. Visit the Because of Them We Can website to read uplifting stories about Black excellence. Follow BOTWC on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Follow Distrust & Disparities on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip Freedom House paramedics - inner city emergency care makes history by Tené Croom Resources The Little-Known History of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics by Olivia B. Waxman Freedom House Ambulance Service by 99% Invisible How Pittsburgh’s ‘Freedom House’ shaped modern EMS systems by EMS1 & NEMSMA

In this episode we cover the troubling case of Jocelyn McLean, a Black woman who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully charged for the death of her newborn. And we highlight Dr. Joye Carter, a distinguished Black female forensic pathologist working to address racial bias in the field of pathology and medical examiners.If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected] us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.Audio Clip Jocelyn McLean Story: A Mother of 4 charged with capital murder by The Delta NewsResourcesFailed Autopsies, False Arrests: A Risk of Bias in Death Examinations by Shaila DewanMother Exonerated in 2016 Death of Infant Recalls Ordeal, Lingering Fears by Clay McFerrinWrongfully Accused Mother Pursues Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Mississippi Officials by Innocence Staff 

In this episode we cover the troubling case of Jocelyn McLean, a Black woman who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully charged for the death of her newborn. And we highlight Dr. Joye Carter, a distinguished Black female forensic pathologist working to address racial bias in the field of pathology and medical examiners. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Distrust & Disparities is a proud member of The Health Podcast Network, which features authoritative shows, hosts and guests who take on the tough topics in health and care with empathy, expertise and a commitment to excellence. Audio Clip  Jocelyn McLean Story: A Mother of 4 charged with capital murder by The Delta News Resources Failed Autopsies, False Arrests: A Risk of Bias in Death Examinations by Shaila Dewan Mother Exonerated in 2016 Death of Infant Recalls Ordeal, Lingering Fears by Clay McFerrin Wrongfully Accused Mother Pursues Civil Rights Lawsuit Against Mississippi Officials by Innocence Staff 

In this episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths.   Visit the T1 Diabetes Journey website, https://www.t1diabetesjourney.org/ , to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support their advocacy efforts. Follow the T1Diabetes Journey on Instagram @t1diabetesjourney, Facebook @t1diabetesjourn, and Twitter @T1diabetesjourn.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.   Audio Clip Trump’s broken promises by T1DIABETES JOURNEY INC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmj9bpiJlQs   Resources My Daughter Lost Her Life By Rationing Her Insulin: It’s Time Congress Steps Up to Prevent More Deaths by Antroinette Worsham https://blavity.com/insulin-diabetes-mother-daughter-congress?category1=opinion&category2=politics   After Losing Daughter to Diabetes, A Mother Protests Over Insulin Prices by Marcelle Hutchins https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2018/11/21/insulin-prices-diabetes-antroinette-worsham   Testimony of Antroinette Worsham before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform Hearing on “Examining the Actions of Drug Companies in Raising Prescription Drug Prices” https://docs.house.gov/meetings/GO/GO00/20190129/108817/HHRG-116-GO00-Wstate-WorshamA-20190129.pdf   What is Diabetes? by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov/diabetes/basics/diabetes.html   How Race and Ethnicity Affect Diabetes Prevalence, Management, and Complications by Julia Kenney, Matthew Garza, and Eliza Skoler https://diatribe.org/how-race-and-ethnicity-affect-diabetes-prevalence-management-and-complications

In this bonus episode, we discuss current events from the past two years and our mental and emotional health.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the documentary called Eggs Over Easy: Black Women and Fertility. This film discusses the struggles and societal pressures Black women face when it comes to reproduction.   Visit the Eggs Over Easy website, http://www.eggsovereasyfilm.com/, for more information about the documentary and to learn about Chiquita Lockley, the writer, producer, and director of the film. Follow on Instagram @eggsovereasyfilm and @quitawrites, and Twitter @EggsFilm.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.   Audio Clip  Eggs Over Easy: Black Women & Fertility Documentary intro narrated by Keshia Knight Pulliam

In this episode we discuss pregnancy related prosecutions. We focus on Marshae Jones, a Black woman who was charged with manslaughter after her unborn baby was killed when she was shot in the abdomen during an altercation.    And we highlight author Dorothy Roberts and her book Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction and the Meaning of Liberty, which examines the reproductive rights of Black women in the U.S.   Visit Dorothy Roberts’ website, https://www.dorothyeroberts.com/, to learn more about her work, and check out her latest book called Torn Apart. And follow her on Instagram @dorothyeroberts and Twitter @DorothyERoberts.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.   Resources Alabama woman loses unborn child after being shot, gets arrested; shooter goes free by Carol Robinson https://www.al.com/news/birmingham/2019/06/woman-indicted-in-shooting-death-of-her-unborn-child-charges-against-shooter-dismissed.html   A bullet, a miscarriage and an unthinkable question: Who’s the victim, and who is to blame? by Gheni Platenburg and Michael Brice-Saddler https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/29/bullet-miscarriage-an-unthinkable-question-whos-victim-who-is-blame/   Criminalization of pregnancy has already been happening to the poor and women of color by Sandhya Dirks  https://www.npr.org/2022/08/03/1114181472/criminalization-of-pregnancy-has-already-been-happening-to-the-poor-and-women-of   How an Oklahoma women’s miscarriage put a spotlight on racial disparities in prosecutions by Priscilla Thompson and Alexandra Turcios Cruz https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/woman-prosecuted-miscarriage-highlights-racial-disparity-similar-cases-rcna4583   Audio Clip  Dorothy E. Roberts & Glory Edim | Killing the Black Body 20th Anniversary by Strand Book Store https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJ_weQipV4Y&t=570s

In this episode we discuss abortions, the controversial decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the detrimental impact it will have on Black women. And we highlight SisterSong: Women of Color Reproductive Justice Collective, an organization working to improve the institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.   Visit SisterSong, https://www.sistersong.net/, to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.   For more information about abortion access and reproductive rights, visit the Center for Reproductive Rights website https://reproductiverights.org/ and the Guttmacher Institute website https://www.guttmacher.org/.      If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.   Resources Op-Ed: The end of Roe will be a death sentence for many Black women by Linda Goler Blount https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2022-06-24/black-women-abortion-roe-v-wade-maternal-mortality   How U.S. abortion laws went from nonexistent to acrimonious by Erin Blakemore https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-complex-early-history-of-abortion-in-the-united-states   A brief lesson on Roe v. Wade by Valerie Strauss https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2022/05/03/brief-lesson-roe-v-wade/   Roe v. Wade, Explained: A Summary of the Landmark Abortion Case by Lauren Puckett-Pope and Erica Gonzales https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a39894580/roe-v-wade-summary/

In this episode we discuss the mothers of gynecology: Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy. They were enslaved women that were experimented on by Dr. James Marion Sims to perfect surgical techniques for women. And we highlight The Black ObGyn Project whose mission is to educate and promote anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within gynecology, women's health, and reproductive health care.   Visit The Black ObGyn Project, https://theblackobgynproject.carrd.co/, to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrusPod.   Resources Remembering Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey: The Mothers of Modern Gynecology by Shankar Vedamtan, host of Hidden Brain https://www.npr.org/transcripts/466942135   The Black ObGyn Project - References & Sources https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Oy2wTz7c36pGRbzKDBoWOnaY7_xoWlVYMe0pSXtF06A/edit   Audio Clip  Michelle Browder, Mothers of Gynecology by Smarthistory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTHX4yW2fbU

Welcome to Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities hosted by registered nurse Jasmyn Moore and health advocate Camille White.    We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and Black families. Some of the topics covered include reproductive rights, the maternal mortality crisis, heart disease, diabetes, environmental justice, mental health, medical student bias, and much more.    Most importantly, we amplify organizations and individuals working with marginalized communities to improve health outcomes and dismantle racist health practices and systems.    Listen to Distrust & Disparities to learn from specific examples, how to advocate for yourself, and take control of your health. You can tune on the first and third Friday of every month. And subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.   If you have suggestions for any particular topics we should discuss or would like to share your own personal story, email us at [email protected].   To show your support, please rate and review the podcast. And check out our social media platforms, @distrustanddisparities on Instagram and Facebook and @DistrustPod on Twitter.

In this episode we discuss the racist history of psychiatry and specific diagnoses used to silence and discredit African Americans fighting against racial injustices.   And we highlight the Kindred Southern Healing Justice Collective, a network of healers and medical practitioners working to intervene and transform generational trauma and violence in our communities and movements.   Visit the Kindred Collective website, http://kindredsouthernhjcollective.org/, to learn more about their important work, view their resources, and to donate.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources: In Our Own Voice: African-American Stories of Oppression, Survival and Recovery in Mental Health Systems by Vanessa Jackson https://power2u.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/InOurOwnVoiceVanessaJackson.pdf   The protest psychosis: How Schizophrenia became a Black disease Review by Nadia Monique Richardson https://dsq-sds.org/article/view/3021/3063   The historical roots of racial disparities in the mental health system by Tahmi Perzichilli  https://ct.counseling.org/2020/05/the-historical-roots-of-racial-disparities-in-the-mental-health-system/    How the Black man became schizophrenic by Karen Franklin, Ph.D. https://forensicpsychologist.blogspot.com/2010/11/how-black-man-became-schizophrenic.html   Anti-Black Racism and Schizophrenia: Past and Present by Manasi Iyer http://www.neuwritewest.org/antiblack-racism-neuro/anti-black-racism-and-schizophrenia-past-and-present

Content Warning: We discuss mental health, death, and suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised.   In this episode we point out some of the mental health disparities that exist in the African American community. We discuss our own mental health journeys, struggles, and what we have learned about ourselves.   And we highlight BEAM, the Black Emotional and Mental Health Collective that is working to create a world where there are no barriers to Black healing. BEAM is a national training, movement building, and grant making institution dedicated to the healing, wellness, and liberation of Black and marginalized communities.   Visit BEAM’s website, https://beam.community/, to learn more about their programs and to utilize their resources for mental health.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources:   African Americans by NAMI: National Alliance on Mental Illness https://www.nami.org/Your-Journey/Identity-and-Cultural-Dimensions/Black-African-American   Mental Health Disparities: African Americans by American Psychiatric Association https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-African-Americans.pdf

In this episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health.    And we highlight the Residents of Gordon Plaza, a community organization fighting back against environmental racism and working with The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly to demand a fully funded relocation to move off of the toxic soil where their homes were built.   Visit https://gordonplaza.com/ to learn more about the history of Gordon Plaza and to support their cause by signing and sharing the petition (https://chng.it/94BHbXVqNL) to relocate residents.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources: Gordon Plaza was sold as a dream for Black home buyers. It was a toxic nightmare. by Darryl Fears https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2022/04/01/new-orleans-gordon-plaza-epa/   'We’re just waiting to die': the black residents living on top of a toxic landfill site by Lauren Zanolli https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/dec/11/gordon-plaza-louisiana-toxic-landfill-site   The New Orleans Peoples’ Assembly https://peoplesassemblyneworleans.org/   Listen Better by Pod Save the People with DeRay https://crooked.com/podcast/listen-better/   Audio Clip: Gordon Plaza, New Orleans Press Conference 1/31/2022 https://youtu.be/lWZQp4BQjnQ

Content Warning: We discuss child abuse allegations and briefly mention suicide (22:50-23:05) in this episode, listener discretion is advised.    In this episode we discuss how systems meant to protect children are traumatizing black families. We cover Syesha Mercado’s story, a black mother whose child was taken from her after trying to receive help with transitioning him from breastfeeding.   And we highlight the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, an organization working to address the Black maternal health inequalities by changing policy, cultivating research, shifting culture, and advancing care for Black mamas.   Visit the Black Mamas Matter website, https://blackmamasmatter.org/, to learn more about their advocacy efforts and to support their amazing work.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources: Syesha Mercado regains custody of her son after seven-month battle by Jay Handelman https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2021/10/06/syesha-mercado-regains-custody-her-son/6018529001/   Bad medicine: Critics say powerful pediatrician too quick to diagnose child abuse, traumatizing families by Daphne Chen https://stories.usatodaynetwork.com/torn-apart/sally-smith/site/heraldtribune.com/   THEY TOOK OUR BABY AGAIN Instagram Video by Syesha https://www.instagram.com/p/CSb5gyOHA16/   Audio Clip:  American Idol’s Syesha Mercado Talks Regaining Custody of Newborn Daughter by BNC News https://youtu.be/F0fpDbFJ270

In this episode we discuss Black midwives and Margaret Charles Smith’s story. She was a distinguished Alabama midwife who delivered over 3,500 babies and never lost a single mother during childbirth.    And we highlight the National Black Midwives Alliance (NBMA), an organization that advocates for legislative actions that address disparities in maternal healthcare that disproportionately impact Black birthing people.   Visit the NBMA website, https://blackmidwivesalliance.org/, to learn more about their advocacy efforts and to support their amazing work.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources: Margaret Charles Smith (1906-2004) by Alabama’s Women Hall of Fame http://www.awhf.org/mcsmith.html   Margaret Charles Smith - An Extraordinary Midwife by Amy Weig Pickering  https://libguides.health.unm.edu/blog/Margaret-Charles-Smith-An-Extraordinary-Midwife-92117   Constructing the Modern American Midwife: White Supremacy and White Feminism Collide by P. Mimi Niles and Michelle Drew https://nursingclio.org/2020/10/22/constructing-the-modern-american-midwife-white-supremacy-and-white-feminism-collide/   Black Midwifery’s Complex History by Dominique Tobbell https://www.nursing.virginia.edu/news/bhm-black-midwives/   Audio:  Miss Margaret - PREVIEW by Documentary Educational Resources https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Lp9J2XHJwM

In this episode we discuss conservatorships and specifically how they are used for people with dementia. We cover Nichelle Nichols’ story, the groundbreaking African American actress known for her role in Star Trek. We delve into how people have prayed upon her vulnerability due to her dementia and the debate around her conservatorship.    And we highlight the ACTS 2 Caregiver Project which is a faith-based, skills-building and support program designed to meet the needs of distressed family caregivers of older adults with dementia.    Visit the ACTS 2 Caregiver Project website, https://www.acts2project.org/index.html, to learn more about the project, sign up for caregiver sessions, or donate to support their work.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources:    Inside the heartbreaking conservatorship battle of a ‘Star Trek’ legend by Makeda Easter https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2021-08-15/nichelle-nichols-star-trek-uhura-dementia-conversatorship-battle   Nichelle Nichols' Friends Speak Out After Son Sells Star's Home amid Conservatorship Battle by Gabrielle Duncan, Emily Strohm, and Aurelie Corinthios https://people.com/tv/nichelle-nichols-friends-speak-out-after-son-sells-her-home/   What is Dementia? Symptoms, Types, and Diagnosis by NIH: National Institute of Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-is-dementia   Data shows racial disparities in Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis between Black and white research study participants by NIH: National Institute of Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/news/data-shows-racial-disparities-alzheimers-disease-diagnosis-between-black-and-white-research   ‘Star Trek’ Star Nichelle Nichols Diagnosed with Dementia by TMZ  https://www.tmz.com/2018/08/10/star-trek-nichelle-nichols-dementia-doctor-filing/

In this episode we discuss kidney disease and how it disproportionately affects African Americans. We cover Nichole Jefferson’s story, a black woman who was unable to get on the kidney transplant list due to a diagnostic kidney test that overestimates Black people’s kidney function compared to non-Blacks.   And we highlight the Northwestern Medicine African American Transplant Access Program (AATAP), which works to address the disparity in access to transplantation experienced by the Black community.   Visit the AATAP website, https://www.nm.org/conditions-and-care-areas/organ-transplantation/african-american-transplant-access-program, to learn more about how the program helps Black people navigate complex diagnoses and the transplantation process.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources:  How a clinical tool meant to predict kidney function could be hurting Black patients by Sojourner Ahébée https://whyy.org/segments/how-the-egfr-tool-could-be-hurting-black-patients/   Black or 'Other'? Doctors may be relying on race to make decisions about your health by Jacque Smith and Cassie Spodak, CNN https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/25/health/race-correction-in-medicine-history-refocused/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3L53_r4qN0uWLDxVSrldNQip3_Y0cpegp4j-nnLZ5G3Q1jhoSRXTbSROc   Black K.A.R.E. Kidney Awareness, Resources, and Education https://www.pdempowers.com/black-kare   Audio of Nichole Jefferson:  Can a formula be racist? She says one put her health at risk by Athena Jones, Jessi Esparza, and Natalia V. Osipova, CNN https://www.cnn.com/videos/health/2021/04/23/slavery-race-correction-medicine-history-refocused-orig.cnn/video/playlists/history-refocused/

In this episode we continue our discussion of the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. We cover how and why the study ended and its legacy. And we highlight PushBlack, a non-profit media organization that is dedicated to raising up Black voices.   Visit the PushBlack website, https://pushblack.org/, and follow them on social media @wearepushblack to support their work, donate, and purchase merchandise. You can also check out their podcast, Black History Year.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources:  Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical experimentation on Black Americans from the Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet A. Washington   About the USPHS Syphilis Study - Tuskegee University https://www.tuskegee.edu/about-us/centers-of-excellence/bioethics-center/about-the-usphs-syphilis-study   The Tuskegee Experiment: Crash Course Black American History #29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gqCXlUCoE   Audio of Tuskegee Participant:  Apology to Survivors of the Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8Kr-0ZE1XY&t=788s

In this episode we discuss the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. And we highlight the United Negro College Fund that works to help underrepresented students become highly-qualified college graduates.   Visit the United Negro College Fund’s website, https://uncf.org/, to learn about their mission, donate to the organization, or to share with a college student.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.   Resources:  Medical Apartheid: The Dark History of Medical experimentation on Black Americans from the Colonial Times to the Present by Harriet A. Washington   About the USPHS Syphilis Study - Tuskegee University https://www.tuskegee.edu/about-us/centers-of-excellence/bioethics-center/about-the-usphs-syphilis-study   The Tuskegee Experiment: Crash Course Black American History #29 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56gqCXlUCoE   Audio of Tuskegee Participant: The Tuskegee Experiment (1990) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fl4yDMJhpAM

In this episode we discuss Black maternal mortality and Kira Johnson, a black mother who died from a preventable hemorrhage after the birth of her second child. And we highlight 4Kira4Moms, the maternal health advocacy organization created by Kira’s husband Charles Johnson.   Link to Charles Johnson’s interview describing Kira’s tragic story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=05uBCBfrY4g   Resources: https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/stories/my-wifes-legacy-gives-a-voice-to-the-voiceless-charles-johnsons-loss-launched-a-maternal-health-revolution/   https://www.parents.com/pregnancy/giving-birth/labor-and-delivery/american-birth-story-the-changing-face-of-birth-in-america/   https://www.consumerwatchdog.org/patient-safety/kira-johnson-cedars-sinai-los-angeles   https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2019/04/15/the-resident-fox-reveals-racial-bias-maternal-mortality-charles-kira-johnson-judge-hatchett/3466718002/   https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/to-prevent-women-from-dying-in-childbirth-first-stop-blaming-them/   Visit the 4Kira4Moms website, https://4kira4moms.com/, to learn about their mission, donate to the organization, sign petitions, or even share your own story. Follow them on Instagram and Twitter @4kira4moms.   If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.

In this episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She was a black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19.   Link to Dr. Moore’s video on Facebook documenting her experience:  https://www.facebook.com/susan.moore.33671748/posts/3459157600869878   Resources:  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/23/us/susan-moore-black-doctor-indiana.html   https://abcnews.go.com/US/black-doctor-dies-covid-alleging-hospital-mistreatment-black/story?id=74878119   https://abcnews.go.com/US/hospital-ceos-response-black-doctors-covid-19-death/story?id=74971005   https://www.medpagetoday.com/special-reports/exclusives/92595   https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/profile/kizzmekia-s-corbett/#   Follow Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett on Instagram @kizzyphd and Twitter @KizzyPhD for COVID-19 updates and to see the amazing work she is doing in the field of immunology.    If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @distrustanddisparities and Twitter @DistrustPod.

This is part two of our Marginalized Women and Brazilian Butt Lifts discussion. On this episode we continue our discussion about the dangers of the popular Brazilian Butt Lift cosmetic surgery procedure. We cover the stories of the victims of a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs. And we highlight The Body Is Not An Apology, a movement started by Sonya Renee Taylor committed to cultivating global radical self-love and bodily empowerment.   Resources: https://www.naplesnews.com/in-depth/news/special-reports/2019/01/30/miami-doctors-plastic-surgery-empire-becomes-floridas-deadliest-clinics/2462068002/   https://www.naplesnews.com/in-depth/news/investigations/2019/01/30/fla-plastic-surgery-clinics-cut-prices-boost-ads-and-eight-women-died/2467780002/   https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article78858297.html   https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6654711/Deadly-Miami-plastic-surgery-clinics-owned-man-killed-EIGHT-women.html   https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/voices/2019/01/31/plastic-surgery-brazilian-butt-lifts-florida-death-column/2374585002/   Visit The Body Is Not An Apology website to learn more about their mission, join their inclusive movement, and to love your body today unapologetically. https://thebodyisnotanapology.com/   If you would like to suggest a medical story we should discuss on the podcast or even your own personal story of medical distrust or disparities, please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).

This is part one of our Marginalized Women and Brazilian Butt Lifts discussion. On this episode we discuss the dangers of the popular Brazilian Butt Lift plastic surgery procedure. We cover a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs, with some devastating results and the doctor who owns and operates this clinic, even though they are not a board certified plastic surgeon. And we highlight Pretty Brown Girl, an organization that empowers Black and Brown girls while encouraging self-acceptance by cultivating social, emotional & intellectual well-being.   Resources: https://www.naplesnews.com/in-depth/news/special-reports/2019/01/30/miami-doctors-plastic-surgery-empire-becomes-floridas-deadliest-clinics/2462068002/ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article78858297.html https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6654711/Deadly-Miami-plastic-surgery-clinics-owned-man-killed-EIGHT-women.html https://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/19/style/brazillian-butt-lift-bbl-how-much-risks.html https://www.theguardian.com/news/2021/feb/09/brazilian-butt-lift-worlds-most-dangerous-cosmetic-surgery https://www.vox.com/the-goods/22598377/bbl-brazilian-butt-lift-miami-cost-tiktok?fbclid=IwAR2DLICEx5oeBdsKX9E0K53iNz3DVzi_BdFribdT6tDNLNSiVIVMdOjkxE0   Visit the Pretty Brown Girl website to learn more about their mission of empowering young women, find programs near you, and donate to their cause. https://prettybrowngirl.com/   If you would like to suggest a medical story we should discuss on the podcast or even your own personal story of medical distrust or disparities, please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).

On this week’s episode we continue the discussion of Henrietta Lacks, a black woman whose cells have made an enormous contribution to medicine and science. We talk about the complex distrust her family has of the medical system and their fight to control her story and her cells. And lastly, we highlight organizations created by the Lacks family to honor and preserve Henrietta’s legacy.  Resources: https://lacksfamily.com/her-story https://www.npr.org/2021/10/04/1043219867/henrietta-lacks-estate-sued-stolen-cells https://www.theringer.com/2017/4/24/16037850/immortal-life-henrietta-lacks-hbo-film-oprah-winfrey-rebecca-skloot-82a1e94009f3 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03042-5 To learn more about Henrietta Lacks and her family, you can visit HELA 100 The Henrietta Lacks Initiative that was started by the Lacks family. https://hela100.org/hela100  If you would like to suggest a medical story we should discuss on the podcast or even your own personal story of medical distrust or disparities, please email us at [email protected]. Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).

This is part one of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion. On this week’s episode we discuss Henrietta Lacks’ story and the disparity that remains in the diagnosis of and death from cervical cancer, especially in Black women. Henrietta Lacks is a Black woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951 but her cells have lived on and have made enormous contributions to medicine and science. And we highlight the Black Women’s Health Imperative, the first and only national nonprofit organization created by Black women and dedicated to helping protect and advance the health and wellness of Black women and girls.   Resources:  https://lacksfamily.com/her-story https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/henriettalacks/ https://www.thelily.com/henrietta-lackss-family-is-suing-for-guardianship-of-her-immortal-cells/ https://cerving.bwhi.org/?utm_source=Earned&utm_medium=Earned&utm_content=Earned_CervingConfidence_EarnedCoverage&utm_campaign=CervingConfidence https://bwhi.org/2021/06/22/cerving-confidence-and-ciara-issue-call-to-black-women-commit-to-self-care-and-schedule-a-well-woman-exam/   Visit the Black Women’s Health Imperative website to find resources, take action, donate, and support the organization’s mission. https://bwhi.org/   If you would like to suggest a medical story we should discuss on the podcast or even your own personal story of medical distrust or disparities, please email us at [email protected].   Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).

On this week’s episode we discuss domestic violence and black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished, a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors. Resources: https://www.freemarissanow.org/about-marissa-alexander.html To learn more about Marissa Alexander and her story please visit her website. https://www.marissaalexander.com/ Visit the Survived and Punished website to find resources, take action, donate, or support the coalition’s mission to decriminalize surviving domestic violence.  https://survivedandpunished.org/ If you would like to share your personal story to help bring awareness to domestic violence please email us at [email protected]. Or email us if you would like to shout out a great organization working with survivors of domestic violence and dismantling the cycle of abuse.  Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).  If you or a loved one need help, call 911 if you are in immediate danger. For anonymous, confidential help, 24/7, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233 or 1.800.787.3224 now.

On this week’s episode, we discuss breast cancer and black women. We cover Ericka Hart’s (pronouns: she/they) story, a queer black femme who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer at 28. And we highlight Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, an advocacy organization founded by Ricki Fairley, a triple negative breast cancer survivor. Resources: https://www.bcpp.org/resource/african-american-women-and-breast-cancer/ To learn more about Ericka Hart’s story, please visit their website http://ihartericka.com. Also, check her many interviews and speeches on YouTube including the PBS First Person interview: https://youtu.be/WzYx-c0nUvs.  Find more resources regarding breast cancer and ways to support Rick Fairley’s advocacy program, Touch, at https://www.touchbbca.org/. If you would like to share your personal story to help bring awareness to breast cancer please email us at [email protected]. Or email us if you would like to shout out a great organization working with black breast cancer patients and survivors. Follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), Facebook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod). 

Distrust & Disparities discusses cases of current and historical medical injustices within the American healthcare system that have led to deep rooted distrust within black, indigenous, and other communities of color. We get into how we can overcome this systemic mistreatment, advocate for ourselves, and close the gap on poor health outcomes and disparities. Host Jasmyn Moore, registered nurse, and co-host Camille White discuss why we started this podcast and what to expect when you tune in bi-weekly.  Study: Institute of Medicine: Unequal Treatment: Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Healthcare  If you have any particular topics you would like covered on the podcast or a personal story you would like to share please email us at [email protected] And you can also follow us on Instagram (@distrustanddisparities), FaceBook, and Twitter (@DistrustPod).