Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities

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 a...

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 Te...

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 profess...

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 .  Fo...

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 Journa...

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...

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....

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 professio...

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 don...

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 an...

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 organization...

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...

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 acc...

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 Ins...

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 I...

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...

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 to learn more about diabetes, access resources, and to support...

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 distrustanddisparities@gmail.com . Follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter .

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 for more information about the documentary and to learn about Chiquita Lockley , the writer, producer, and director of the film.   Follow...

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 wo...

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, an organization working to improve the institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities.   Visit SisterSong to learn more about their important work, view...

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...

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 just...

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 Kind...

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...