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Ashani Johnson-Turbes, Ph.D. is the Vice President & Director of the Center on Equity Research, a multi-disciplinary Center in The Bridge at NORC at the University of Chicago. The Center advances equity through the development, implementation, and dissemination of high-quality inclusive, and equitable social science research and methods. Johnson-Turbes leads the Center, focused on scientifically rigorous, social science research, expanding culturally responsive research, engaging the community, building partnerships, and embedding equity principles in research across a range of activities and departments. She is an experienced and award-winning social scientist with over 20 years of conducting communication, social marketing, public health, and public policy research, including rigorous measurement of communication messages, materials, and campaigns to promote equity. Johnson-Turbes blends her academic background in political science, political behavior, and public policy with years of work in public health, health communication, and evaluation. She received her BA at Hampton University, MA, and PhD at Purdue University with continued studies in political science and quantitative methods at Leiden University and the University of Chicago. Johnson-Turbes serves on the Board for BLKHLTH, as an Adjunct Professor at the Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, and the Vice President for the Society for Health Communication. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Follow Ashani on LinkedIn The Center on Equity Research NORC EquityCorps Video Series How Right Now Campaign CREDITSTheme Music by lesfm from Pixabay.Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Matthew McCurdy, MPH

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!

On Today's Episode, I talk to Mercilla Ryan-Harris a proud Atlanta Native, Hampton Alum, public health professional and general wellness advocate. Mercilla or Mercie to most is fueled by her love for Black people, her city, and weaves that into everything she does. We talk about the importance of her work to move the conversation on the impact of racism and health as a co-founder of the Nonprofit organization BlkHlth.  We discuss the importance of celebrating ourselves more often than not, how she navigates imposter syndrome by accepting that what comes to you, is for you. Mercie reminds us of the importance of staying connected to the true you when the thoughts come by reminding yourself that you are enough. Find Mercie On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawdhavemercie/Find BlkHlth On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blkhlth/ Connect with Kat: https://www.instagram.com/ayexkitty/Connect with Kat Curiosity Missed : https://www.instagram.com/katcuriositymissed/Producer: Jevon W. https://www.instagram.com/curselifted/

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans, with Black Americans having a 40% higher death rate compared to White Americans.To help address this racial disparity and help destigmatize the issue of colorectal cancer, Cottonelle and BLKHLTH have partnered in a campaign called "GoodDownThere".In this episode Megan chats with Cottonelle's Cassie Begalle, Brand Manager for Cottonelle and Matthew McCurdy, Co-Founder of BLKHLTH - a nonprofit focused on the impact of racism on Black health.They discuss how, specifically, the partnership is trying to tackle a tough issue through the use of humor and a celebrity partnership with actor and comedian Deon Cole, how they're working to spread broad awareness about this issue but also meet people where they are with the tools they need to conduct at-home screenings and much, much more.Links & NotesCottonelle Good Down There SiteCottonelle on FacebookBLKHLTH websiteBLKHLTH on InstagramBLKHLTH on FacebookBLKHLTH on Twitter

Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Americans, with Black Americans having a 40% higher death rate compared to White Americans. To help address this racial disparity and help destigmatize the issue of colorectal cancer, Cottonelle and BLKHLTH have partnered in a campaign called "GoodDownThere". In this episode Megan chats with Cottonelle's Cassie Begalle, Brand Manager for Cottonelle and Matthew McCurdy, Co-Founder of BLKHLTH - a nonprofit focused on the impact of racism on Black health. They discuss how, specifically, the partnership is trying to tackle a tough issue through the use of humor and a celebrity partnership with actor and comedian Deon Cole, how they're working to spread broad awareness about this issue but also meet people where they are with the tools they need to conduct at-home screenings and much, much more. Links & Notes Cottonelle Good Down There Site Cottonelle on Facebook BLKHLTH website BLKHLTH on Instagram BLKHLTH on Facebook BLKHLTH on Twitter

EPISODE 46 | Khadijah Ameen and Paulah Wheeler are two of the founders of BLKHLTH, an Atlanta-based nonprofit that aims to critically engage and challenge racism and its impact on health. They provide workshops, training, community events, and digital media that address the pathways through which systemic racism leads to poorer health outcomes for Black people. Khadijah and Paulah are graduates of Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. They work on all things BLKHLTH in addition to working full-time for various public health organizations that focus on HIV/AIDS, global health, and health systems strengthening. In the episode, Khadijah and Paulah share common misconceptions about Black health, root causes of poor health outcomes in Black communities, things that are happening in our country right now that bring them hope...and more! Enjoy!! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/blkhlth P.S. – If you're liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode

On June 29th, Beyonce released a trailer for Black is King, which is the visual album based on the Gift, the album released to accompany Disney’s 2019 Lion King remake. The film, like the album, will feature several African artists and will weave together influences and traditions from across the continent. According to Beyoncé, it is her “passion project” that is “meant to celebrate the breadth and beauty of Black ancestry”. What could be the problem? There has been significant backlash online from those on the continent that feel as though Beyoncé’s latest work falls within a long line of Western media depicting Africa as a homogenous entity. Historically, Beyoncé hasn’t toured Africa on her “World tours” and at the time of this recording, Disney+ was not available on the continent to see “Black is King” (this has since been changed and those on the continent will be able to screen the movie). This alleged flattening of a continent that has 54 countries and multiple cultures into some idealized version where all Black people were “Kings and Queens” calls into question ideas around celebrity worship, cultural appropriation, and Black American privilege in the global diaspora. Helping piece through this nuanced conversation, I’m joined by Paulah Wheeler, a public health professional and co-founder of BLKHLTH, who has done extensive work globally with a concentrated effort throughout the continent of Africa. She is also a card-carrying member of the Beyhive. The discussion was insightful and delightful and I think there’s a lot to be gained from this ongoing conversation. Hope you enjoy it!

In Beards Baddies and Rona, we’ll be discussing all things COVID-19. Not only how it impacts us, but OUR community as a whole. We were joined by our good friend Mercilla, who has a Masters in Public Health and is also a founding member of BLKHLTH, an organization that looks into the disparities in the healthcare system affecting the black community. Please check them out to learn more. Wash your hands, cover your mouth, and stay safe!Per the White House, the Social Distancing initiative has been extended until April 30th. Please cooperate to stop the spread.Important Links: BLKHLTH - https://www.blkhlth.com/ Georgia Department of Public Health - https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-19-daily-status-report

Happy Black History Month! On this episode, we talk about ICE's detainment of rapper 21 Savage and the intersections of race and immigrant status; the history of the anti-vaccination movement; what the Governor of Virginia Ralph Northam's blackface photo says about US medical schools; and interpersonal violence and abuse in the Black community. Download reports from the State of Black Immigrants Research Institute here: http://stateofblackimmigrants.com/ Stay connected with us! Follow @blkhlth on Instagram and Twitter, BLKHLTH on Facebook. Shop new merch, read and contribute to our blog, or find out about upcoming events at www.blkhlth.com.

"Reunited and it feels so good..." Matt, Mercie, Khadijah and Paulah are all in Atlanta and back on the mic for this episode of the BLKHLTH podcast. We talk prisoners in South Carolina not being evacuated for Hurricane Florence; latest policies for black women's health and maternal and child health; the high rates of homicide of transgender people; and the impact of adverse childhood experiences. Check your voter registration status: https://www.nass.org/can-i-vote NPR article about minorities and adverse childhood experiences: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/17/648710859/childhood-trauma-and-its-lifelong-health-effects-more-prevalent-among-minorities If you like what you hear, subscribe and leave us a review + comment! Follow us on social media @blkhlth and visit our website www.blkhlth.com.

When you think like a man, does it always lead to acting the same way? In this episode, the BBC crew is joined by special guest Mercilla from BLKHLTH to analyze the rise of the female savage. Other topics include our review of Black Panther (spoiler alerts included), All Star Weekend and more.

Happy Black History Month! In this episode, the BLKHLTH team gets together to each discuss a big public health issue from 2017 and its implications for Black people. Then we talk about what policies and ideas to keep an eye on in 2018. Listen + Subscribe! Visit our website https://www.blkhlth.com/ > Bustle article mentioned in this episode that Ava Duvernay retweeted (written by @blkkatie): https://www.bustle.com/p/how-black-millennials-are-taking-direct-action-to-achieve-food-justice-you-can-too-6764425

Our guest, Nneka Shoulds aka Nek the Nutritionist, is a Baltimore-based Nutrition Educator. Follow her on Instagram @NektheNutritionist and visit her website to see her work at www.nekthenutritionist.com. Current Events: Joey Bada$$ stares at the sun; Issa should probably use condoms; devastating mudslide in Sierra Leone; and Charlottesville can affect our mental health and well-being. If you want to suggest a topic for us to discuss during Current Events, let us know by e-mailing engage@blkhlth.com. Don’t forget to subscribe to the BLKHLTH podcast! We love to hear your feedback, so leave us a comment on Itunes or Soundcloud. If you want to keep up with all the different projects we have going on, follow us on Instagram/Twitter/Facebook/Snapchat/errywhere @BLKHLTH. We always welcome contributions to our blog and other opportunities to collaborate. And say it with your chest with one of our “Black Health Matters” tees or check out our other merch on www.blkhlth.com! Learn more about the Sierra Leone mudslide: http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2017/08/sierra-leone-mudslide-170816053741558.html Donate here: https://www.globalgiving.org/projects/sierra-leone-mudslide-relief-fund/ https://publicgood.com/media/cnn/campaign/help-the-victims-of-the-mudslide-in-sierra-leone?utm_campaign=Do-Public-Good&utm_medium=button&utm_source=cnn&utm_content=http:%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2017%2F08%2F15%2Fworld%2Fiyw-aid-sierra-leone-mudslide-victims%2Findex.html Music by @Dayggs

Welcome to the first episode of the BLKHLTH podcast! We discuss mental health in the Black community with an expert on this topic, Dr. Ayanna Abrams, founder and CEO of Ascension Behavioral Health. Want to know more about the signs that you should seek care from a mental health professional, where to look for a therapist, what to do if you don't have health insurance, and how therapy can be tailored to your cultural needs? Dr. Abrams has all the answers! If you want to see more of Dr. Abrams' work, visit her website www.ascensionbehavioralhealth.com or www.drabramsabh.com. Follow her on Facebook at Ascension Behavioral Health LLC and Instagram @Dr_Ayanna_A. Stay connected with us! Follow @blkhlth on Instagram and Twitter, BLKHLTH on Facebook. Shop new merch, read and contribute to our blog, or find out about upcoming events at www.blkhlth.com.