It is time that we normalize taking care of our brains the way we take care of the rest of our bodies. Listen as Dawn shares about exploring her own diagnosis of ADHD.

Celebrating Nurses Week 2026, this episode honors the legacy and ongoing impact of Black nurses in healthcare. It highlights historical figures, challenges faced, and the vital role nurses play in bridging healthcare disparities, especially in underserved communities.

Bringing life into the world shouldn’t be a life-threatening experience. Let’s talk about why it often is.

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Black women face systemic challenges that lead to higher maternal mortality rates. This isn’t about biology; it’s about access to care, implicit bias, and socioeconomic factors that create barriers to health.

Our local Departments of Public Health are not just providers - they are partners.

The provide essential services that many in our community rely on every single day.

Health disparities in our communities are not new. They are not accidental. They are NOT acceptable! What can we do about it? We have the power to change it!

For years, multiple sclerosis (MS) was seen primarily as a disease affecting white women. This misconception has delayed diagnoses and treatment for many, especially in Black communities.

Data shows that Black patients may experience more aggressive disease progression and are often underrepresented in clinical trials. When research doesn't reflect the population, we miss critical differences in symptoms and responses to treatment.

Black healthcare innovation has always asked the same question. How do we help our communities survive and thrive? The future of healthcare depends on remembering that healing is not only technical, but also relational, it is cultural, it is ethical.

This is the third installment in our Black History Month Series.