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Nurah Speaks
by Nurah Muhammad
Nurah Speaks is a weekly podcast that tugs at the soul and consciousness of the black community. Nurah Speaks listeners will hear unique perspectives on topics such as education, youth empowerment, women's impact, community engagement, youth violence prevention and more. If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected]. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com.Follow Nurah Speaks on X, Instagram, Facebook @NurahSpeaks and subscribe to the Youtube channel @NurahSpeaks.
Episodes
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(Ep 284) Youth And Gambling
In this episode, I’m having an important conversation about gambling, online betting, and the growing impact these activities can have on our young people. Gambling advertisements are everywhere. We see them during sporting events, on television, across social media, on YouTube, and through the...
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(Ep 283) Take A Breath!
In this episode of Nurah Speaks, I’m reflecting on the many issues competing for our attention—from news reports of wars and natural disasters to economic hardships with rising costs of gas and food to racial conflict plus the everyday responsibilities of working, studying, raising children…
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(Ep 282) Preparing Students For The School Year
As summer winds down and a new school year begins, I’m sharing five practical ways parents, caregivers and families can help young people prepare for a successful school year. Whether school has already started in your community or is just around the corner, these strategies can help children and...
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(Ep 281) Six Leading Causes of Death for Black Americans
In Episode 281, I build on my recent Know Your Numbers series by sharing data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics on the six leading causes of death for Black Americans: Heart disease Cancer Unintentional injuries Stroke Diabetes Assault and homicide I break down each of these...
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(Ep 280) Know Your Numbers: Body Weight
In this final episode of my 'Know Your Numbers' series, I focus on body weight and why understanding this health metric is just as important as knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. My goal isn't to promote fake beauty standards or shame anyone about their weight—it's to...
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(Ep 279) Know Your Numbers: Cholesterol
In this episode of Nurah Speaks, I continue my Know Your Numbers series by focusing on one of the most important health markers we often overlook: cholesterol. After discussing blood sugar and blood pressure in previous episodes, I explain what cholesterol is, why our bodies need it and why it's…
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(Ep 278) Know Your Numbers: Blood Pressure
In this episode of Nurah Speaks, I continue my Know Your Numbers series by focusing on one of the most important health metrics we should all understand: blood pressure. High blood pressure is often called the "silent killer" because many people experience no noticeable symptoms until a serious...
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(Ep 277) Know Your Numbers: Blood Glucose
In this first episode of the Know Your Numbers series, I discuss why understanding your basic health numbers can help you make informed decisions before serious health problems develop. The focus of this episode is blood glucose (blood sugar)—what it measures, why it matters, and practical steps...
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(Ep 276) Liberty or Death | Independence Day
As July 4th approaches, I explore what independence looks like. I discuss the importance of building strong communities that can educate our children, delivering adequate healthcare to our families and developing the means of sustenance rather than entrusting our needs entirely on outside…
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(Ep 275) Another BOYCOTT???
Episode 275 begins by honoring fathers, father figures, and the men who make meaningful contributions to their families and communities. As we celebrate Father's Day, I reflect on the irreplaceable role fathers play in providing guidance, protection, encouragement, and wisdom across generations....
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(Ep 274) Beyond Politics: What Will We Do For Ourselves?
In this episode of Nurah Speaks, I challenge the idea that Black progress can be achieved through moral appeals to the powerful or through political victories. As I reflect on the sacrifices made during the Civil Rights Movement and the political realities we face today, I question if we have...
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(Ep 273) Prom-rageous!
In Episode 273, I explore the growing trend of extravagant prom culture and how prom has evolved from a school dance into a highly performative social event fueled by social media, status symbols and public presentation, particularly in low income communities. From luxury shoes, jewelry and cars…
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(Ep 272) Preventing Chronic Disease Through Food Choices
In this episode, I speak directly to the health challenges facing the Black community and show the clear connection between lifestyle choices, food and chronic disease. This episode explores how generational eating habits, modern processed food and targeted marketing have contributed to…
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(Ep 271) Empowering Choices: How Information Shapes Our Health
Are your choices empowering or holding you back? Let's talk about the hidden impact of what you eat. Our lifestyle choices shape our health in ways we often overlook. From childhood, we are influenced by the foods we consume. We must educate ourselves and our children about real nutrition versus...
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(Ep 270) Bonnie Watson Coleman: An Inspiring Servant Leader
In Episode 270 I reflect on a compelling conversation I attended featuring Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman of New Jersey and Donna Brazile, hosted by the Center for American Women and Politics. Being inspired by their discussion, this episode I explore the realities of public service, the...
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(Ep 269) Redirecting Our Energy
American broadcasters and political pundits employ fear and anxiety concerning national and world affairs to persuade the Black community's political leanings and economic actions. It’d be better to compel us to unite our talents and knowledge towards the common needs in our local communities.…
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Munir Muhammad: Special Tribute Rewind
This week’s episode of Nurah Speaks is a Special Tribute Rewind in honor of Munir Muhammad, whose birthday we celebrated March 27th. Brother Munir was the business manager and co-founder of CROE (Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad). He was also known as the chief archivist and...
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(Ep 268) Harriet A. Washington: Exposing Hidden Truths
Harriett A. Washington is featured this episode for her incredible work in cataloguing historical and present day medical abuses experienced by Black patients within the medical industry. Her research provides the stark reality of how practically racial biases are applied everyday in medical...
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(Ep 267) The Conviction of Zora Neale Hurston
This episode celebrates the conviction of Zora Neale Hurston in holding to her principles in spite of pressure from both the literary world and leaders within the Harlem Renaissance to write in a fashion that was both palatable and expressive of the black grief and pain of American racism. Though...
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(Ep 266) The Courage of Marilyn Mosby
On the morning of April 12, 2015 Freddie Gray was taken into custody by Baltimore Police officers. With his hands cuffed behind his back and feet in shackles, he was put in the back of the vehicle and transported without being secured with a safety belt. During transport, Freddie sustained a...
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(Ep 265) Immortality and Deception: Henrietta Lacks
On February 1, 1951 Henrietta Lacks walked into John’s Hopkins Hospital with a complaint of vaginal bleeding and a painful lump. When tissue samples were collected and examined, they became the marvel that changed medicine forever. Henrietta’s ‘Immortal’ cells were retrieved without her consent…
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(Ep 264) Historical Sketch of the Nation of Islam
In this concluding Black History Month Episode, I provide an abbreviated sketch of the great history of the Nation of Islam under the leadership of the Honorable Elijah Muhammad with present day work happening in Camden, New Jersey. Huey P. Newton, Stokely Carmichael (Kwame Ture), Malcolm X,...
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(Ep 263) Mississippi Appendectomy
Mississippi Appendectomy refers to the involuntary and forced sterilization of Black Women in the southern United States from the 1920’s through the 1980’s. This procedure was bolstered by the practice of Eugenics whereby scientists and political leaders enacted state control through…
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(Ep 262) Beyond Tuskegee
The Covid-19 pandemic and the uncertainty of many Blacks towards the Covid-19 vaccine was a stark reminder of this nation’s historical mistreatment of Black patients and their resulting distrust in the medical industry.The Tuskegee Experiment, also called the Tuskegee Syphilis Study, is the most...
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(Ep 261) Using Black History To Prepare A Black Future
Black History Month derived from Carter G. Woodson, a journalist and historian, who established Negro History Week in 1926. Negro History Week was created, in part, to develop pride amongst Black Americans for their heritage and contributions to this nation. In February 1976 President Gerald R....
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(Ep 260) Losing Ellen
This episode of Nurah Speaks is a deeply personal reflection on love, loss and what I've learned from grief. In Episode 260, “Losing Ellen,” I chronicle the story of losing my grandmother, Ellen, and walk listeners through my experience before and after her passing along with what grief has...
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(Ep 259) Dr. King: Unfilled Dreams
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Episode 259 features an excerpt of Dr. King’s Sermon ‘Unfulfilled Dreams’. While Dr. King is most commonly known as a leader within the Civil Rights Movement, it is important to remember that Dr. King was a pastor and concerned with the moral fiber of his...
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(Ep 258) The Work Continues
In this episode, I reflect on my experience running for elected office and share key lessons learned from the journey. While the outcome wasn’t a win at the ballot box, the experience reinforced that the work of service never stops. Before running for office, there are important questions that…
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Back From Loss (Ep 257, full video )
Well, I am elated to be back at the microphone hosting Nurah Speaks. I know it has been a while so I take this episode ‘Back From Loss’ to catch everyone up with the events of the past several months and what is new with the podcast. I want to thank everyone who has continued to support me and…
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(Ep 257) Back From Loss
I am elated to be back at the microphone hosting Nurah Speaks. I know it has been a while so I take this episode ‘Back From Loss’ to catch everyone up with the events of the past several months and what is new with the podcast. I want to thank everyone who has continued to support me and this...
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(Ep 256) Black Love
Black History Month 2025 comes at a time in this nation wherein we need love amongst ourselves more now than ever. But we must advance the notion of Black Love beyond affection and recognize that love is a verb. Love is doing good and bringing no harm. Love is elevating each other, teaching and...
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(REWIND) No Time For Neutrality
This episode revisits a discussion about neutrality and our tendency to be noncommittal despite real challenges impacting our communities. We cannot be on the fence forever being neither this nor that, never having made a commitment or obligating ourselves to one direction or another....
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(Ep 255) DEI, Target and Boycotts
After the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, it seems that every liberal leaning media outlet is sounding an alarm of fear and terror with what has occurred and what is to come in the current presidential administration. However I propose that the panic, fear and terror for...
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(Ep 254) Companion In The Fire
At various points in our lives we are confronted with the decision to choose the exhausting path for truth and justice or the easy path of agreement and compromise. It is at those times we should reflect on what our choices will declare about our character. In revisiting Dr. King’s ‘But If Not’...
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(REWIND) Dr. King: The Risk For Truth And Justice
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a poignant example of a man standing on faith and principles, regardless of the risks, discomfort and persecution. In his work of pressing the United States government for civil rights of the nation’s ex-slaves and in his anti-war stance on Vietnam, he made an enemy...
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(Ep 253) Big Food, Big Problems
We must be knowledgeable about the threat to our wellbeing from the Ultra Processed Big Food industry. In Episode 253 I share five key takeaways important for listeners in summation of the series about food, food products and our health. Additionally I provide resources to help us make better...
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(Ep 252) Five Foods To Eat More
There is a public health crises in this nation and our people are experiencing the brunt of it. Grocery stores are stocked with 73% of ultra processed food and this could be around 95-99% of stores in urban communities. The standard American diet is now 60-90% of ultra processed food which is now...
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(Ep 251) The Five Foods To Eat Less
Improving the health of Black Americans can start with what we put on our forks. In Episode 251 I share five foods that we should eat less. 1. PORK-a homotoxin (human poison) that should not be eaten by any of us at any time EVER! 2. SUGAR-naturally occurring sugar in our fruit and plants are...
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(Ep 250) Food Ingredients To Avoid
There are a multitude of ingredients that are added to our food that we should avoid without question. In Episode 250 I share five of those food additives, how they are used and the deleterious effects they have on our bodies and health. 1. Red Food Dye: Red 40, Alura Red, Red 40 Lake-food…
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(Ep 249) Real Food vs Food Products
Ultra Processed foods are linked to increased risk for: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Heart Disease, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression, Anxiety and a host of other conditions. These ‘food products’ pose serious health risks and have long-term health implications for consumers. But do we…
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(REWIND) Smart Holiday Spending
There is no biblical commandment directing us to SPEND-SPEND-SPEND to honor the birth of sweet baby Jesus. However, year after year, the season has become less religious and more commercial. Clever advertisers know the perfect strategies to persuade us to buy. So then what should we do in this...
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(Ep 248) Beauty Industry Death Trap
Did you know that more hair care products containing toxic ingredients are sold to Black women and in low income communities? Did you know that 50 percent of products advertised to Black women contain chemicals health hazards compared to only 7 percent of products advertised to white women? Did…
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(Ep 247) Denial Does Not Alter Reality
When we are out of touch with nature or misunderstanding the inherent qualities of what makes us who we are, our decisions and behaviors will be misguided. Black women have been trained to perceive reality through a lens that falsely colors truth and gives us permission to act based on what we...
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(Ep 246) Charity Starts At Home
This election showed what others are prioritizing as their interests…it is time that Black Women do the same as we are long overdue. Let us re-center our attention and energy on self, which includes our men and our communities. Truly it is a shame that it comes on the heels of a political...
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(Ep 245) The Discipline Of Silence
My belief demands that I think five times before speaking. This principle is a marvelous tool when under a barrage of hateful written and verbal attacks. It commands one to pause and perform an assessment of the worthiness of one’s antagonist and the substance of the attack. It also serves as a...
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(Ep 244) Fighting Hunger with Councilwoman McCoy
I am pleased to welcome Councilwoman Cindy McCoy to Nurah Speaks. Councilwoman McCoy is on a noble mission to end hunger in her community and she is working on that via her non profit ‘McCoys Stop the Hunger Food and Mobile Pantry’. McCoy's Stop the Hunger is a 501(c)(3) organization functioning…
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(Ep 243) Setting Our Own Agenda
In the absence of unity, we have no control or ability to establish a direction for our community. Rather than directing ourselves, we are directed by those who do employ unity to materialize their goals and agendas. And they return to us every few years using our persistent challenges as their...
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(Ep 242) The Flood
This 2024 election season, one thing is guaranteed and that is the flood of propaganda penetrating via television ads, punditry and social media. Not unlike that which occurred during the 2016 and 2020 campaigns, the information reaching us will be, in large part, manufactured deception to sway…
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(Ep 241) Unity, Faith & Leadership-LEADERSHIP
This is the concluding episode in the series: Unity, Faith & Leadership. I have heard more than now than ever, conversations by our people, rejecting the need for leadership. As social beings co-existing in the world, not only must we work cooperatively, but we should also recognize there is a...
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(Ep 240) Unity, Faith & Leadership: FAITH
Of our greatest handicaps are our lack of unity and faith in ourselves that we can effectively tackle the most significant needs of our people. Confidence and the fervent belief that we can change the conditions of our people for the better is a must if we are going to take a serious look at...
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Nurah Speaks is a weekly podcast that tugs at the soul and consciousness of the black community. Nurah Speaks listeners will hear unique perspectives on topics such as education, youth empowerment, women's impact, community engagement, youth violence prevention and more. If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions to [email protected]. Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website: NurahSpeaks.com.Follow Nurah Speaks on X, Instagram, Facebook @NurahSpeaks and subscribe to the Youtube channel @NurahSpeaks.
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Nurah Muhammad
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