EPISODE · Feb 21, 2025 · 46 MIN
UnMasked: The Harsh Truth About Racism in Black Maternal Health
from Neshé Knows Public Health Podcast · host Neshe' Conley
In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Neshé Knows Public Health, I sit down with Dr. Rachel R. Hardeman, a leading expert in health equity, to expose the deep-rooted systemic racism that continues to plague Black maternal health.We tackle the hard truths:🔹 The structural barriers in healthcare that put Black mothers at risk🔹 How institutions must do better in listening and acting on Black mothers' experiences🔹 What true antiracist maternal care looks like—and how we demand it🔹 The dangerous racial biases embedded in healthcare screening and diagnostic tools🔹 How we can rebuild trust between Black communities and the healthcare systemThis isn’t just another conversation—it’s a call to action. If we’re serious about saving Black lives, it’s time to stop the excuses and start the change.Tune in NOW. Share this. Be part of the movement.
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In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Neshé Knows Public Health, I sit down with Dr. Rachel R. Hardeman, a leading expert in health equity, to expose the deep-rooted systemic racism that continues to plague Black maternal health.We tackle the hard truths:🔹 The structural barriers in healthcare that put Black mothers at risk🔹 How institutions must do better in listening and acting on Black mothers' experiences🔹 What true antiracist maternal care looks like—and how we demand it🔹 The dangerous racial biases embedded in healthcare screening and diagnostic tools🔹 How we can rebuild trust between Black communities and the healthcare systemThis isn’t just another conversation—it’s a call to action. If we’re serious about saving Black lives, it’s time to stop the excuses and start the change.Tune in NOW. Share this. Be part of the movement.
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