Join BLKHLTH co-founders Mercie, Khadijah, and Matthew in this podcast episode in partnership with Planet Fitness for a crucial conversation on "Creating Equity in Fitness." Special guest Teddy Savage, National Lead Trainer at Planet Fitness, talks with the team about the intersection of fitness, nutrition, health equity, and social justice. Together, they delve into topics such as social determinants of health, racial disparities in physical activity, food deserts, and the impact of neighborhood environments on health and wellbeing for Black communities. Don't miss this empowering episode filled with actionable insights and strategies for promoting fitness and wellness for all!

BLKHLTH has partnered with Advil and Morehouse School of Medicine on the Advil Pain Equity Project, a long-term commitment to champion equitable and accessible pain relief. Through research, education, and collaboration, we are working to illuminate the issue of pain inequity in Black communities. Join us for this special episode featuring Brytanny McClendon-Weary, a fourth-year medical student at Howard University College of Medicine. We are discussing the experiences of Black patients in pain and the need for a pain equity education course for medical students to achieve health equity. In 2024, the Advil Pain Equity Project will launch a course for health professionals to educate them on pain equity and offer tools and skills to help address the issue both in and outside of medical facilities. Stay up-to-date on this important initiative by going to https://www.believemypain.com/ and signing up for our mailing list. You can access all of the Advil Pain Equity Project resources mentioned in this episode at believemypain.com and #BelieveMyPain to share your stories with us!

We're discussing the political determinants of health: how policy and politics impact Black people’s access to health-promoting services, resources, and environments. We dive into specific issues such as the Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action in college admissions, anti-"woke" policies at the state level, and Cop City in ATL.

In this episode, Felicity and Mbali of BLKHLTH SA sit down with Kim Windvogel, host of the Showmax docuseries Sex & Pleasure and co-founder of FEMMEPROJECTS, to talk all things sex, health, and ensuring one's physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. In partnership with ⁠iQHAWE Magazine⁠. Check out ⁠this article⁠ from iQHAWE with a list of safe and inclusive sexual health resources in South Africa: https://www.iqhawemagazine.com/iq-corner/blkhlth-comprehensiveresourceguide

Cancer rates are on the rise for people younger than 50. We're talking about why that is and why it matters especially for Black people. Check out ProPublica's Cancer Heatmap ⁠here⁠: https://projects.propublica.org/toxmap/ A video of this episode is also available on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/Lwatz2hBecQ Don't forget to follow us on social media @blkhlth on all platforms!

Hey cousins! In this episode, we discuss what we've been watching lately and then dive into a conversation on environmental racism, touching on topics like: - Water crisis in Jackson, MS - History of environmental justice movement - "Cancer alley" in St. James Parish, LA - Global racial implications of climate change Some articles to read related to our conversation: https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2021/04/22/environmental-racism-examples https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/justice/faithful-action-ministries/environmental-justice/a_movement_is_born_environmental_justice_and_the_ucc/ Please leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth!

Hey family! Khadijah loves her cats, Pinot and Noir, and we're still waiting for Renaissance visuals!!! Beyoncé please! Also we're talking about structural racism in hospital financing - hospitals that serve majority Black populations have lower revenues and profits; and the implications of student loan forgiveness for Black health. Leave a comment, rate, and subscribe! Follow us on social media too at @blkhlth <3

Hey y'all! On this episode we're getting into the weeds of the concept of intersectionality and how it relates to health justice. Also we did a video recording of this episode so watch it on our Instagram or Youtube too!

They can't break our souls! In this ep, we're talking about new music, the overturning of Roe v. Wade and its implications for Black people, and some quick facts about monkeypox. Please find some abortion access and reproductive justice resources below: Aid Access supports people with an unwanted pregnancy to access the abortion pill: https://aidaccess.org/en/ Reproductive Justice Organizations to donate to: https://reprolegaldefensefund.org/give/ https://powertodecide.org/news/black-history-month-11-reproductive-justice-organizations-uplift https://abortionfunds.org/about/ Articles to read: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/black-women-south-bracing-roes-fall-decades-rcna27097 https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/06/29/despite-anti-abortion-campaigns-black-feminists-support-abortion-rights/ Recommended books: Killing the Black Body and Torn Apart by Dorothy Roberts https://www.dorothyeroberts.com/buy

Happy Juneteenth and Pride Month! In this episode we're discussing gun violence as a racial justice and health equity issue; and the impact of recent legislative attacks on trans rights and abortion access. We also invite you to our Juneteenth UmojaFest on Saturday June 18 in Atlanta! Go to https://www.blkhlth.com/events to learn more and register. Can't wait to see you there! Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of course you can keep up with all the other things we are doing by following us on social media @blkhlth.

Hey family! In this episode we're talking about what the end of federal funding for COVID testing and treatment means for Black folks and what we would do differently if we were in charge. Also we're in Year 2 of the #GoodDownThere colorectal cancer campaign so make sure you stay up to date on the campaign's events and opportunities to get one of the really cool colorectal cancer screening kits! Please listen, comment, rate us, and subscribe! Let us know if there are some topics you want us to cover in future episodes. And of course you can keep up with all the other things we are doing by following us on social media @blkhlth.