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Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Black Race and Gender Wealth Gap

Despite recent efforts to bridge America's digital divide, African-Americans and women are at a disadvantage.

Johnnetta Betsch Cole, President and Board Chair of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW), discusses her organization’s efforts to promote STEAM education within communities of color.

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Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black Infant and Maternal Health

Black women are three to four times more likely to die from childbirth than non-Hispanic white women.

Dr. Joia Crear-Perry, Founder and President of the National Birth Equity Collaborative, discusses her organization’s need to reduce black maternal and infant mortality rates through research, family-centered collaboration and advocacy.

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Black Women and Leadership

Black Women and Leadership

According to the Women in the Workplace 2018 survey, women of color are significantly underrepresented and less likely to be promoted to leadership positions.

Demarius Love of the African American Mayors Association discusses how his organization is elevating the voices of female leaders.

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Black Health Disparities

Black Health Disparities

Advocates say the African-American population experiences significant disparities with diseases, access to care and preventive screenings.

Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Ill., discusses efforts to end health disparities in the African-American community.

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Substance Use and Abuse

Substance Use and Abuse

In 2017, more than 28,000 people died of overdose involving synthetic opioids in the United States.

Scott Nolen, Director of the Open Society Institute-Baltimore’s Addiction and Health Equity Program, joins host Tetiana Anderson for a conversation on his organization’s approach to improving public health.

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Congressional Staff Diversity

Congressional Staff Diversity

The 115th Congress is the most racially diverse group in history. Spencer Overton, President of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, discusses his organization’s efforts to ensure members of the U.S. Congress reflect the communities they serve.

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Empowering Black Women

Empowering Black Women

According to the Federal Reserve, the black female business ownership rate outpaces men of all races.

Minyon Moore and Leah Daughtry of Power Rising join host Tetiana Anderson to discuss black female activism, engagement and empowerment.

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Black Wealth and Worth

Black Wealth and Worth

Homes of similar quality in neighborhoods with comparable amenities are worth 23 percent less in majority-black neighborhoods, compared to those with very few black residents.

Andre Perry of the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss the ripple effect this causes in the African-American community.

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Black Voter Engagement

Black Voter Engagement

Democratic wins in the 2018 midterms were driven largely by African-American voters – particularly black women.

Derrick Johnson, President and CEO of the NAACP, joins host Tetiana Anderson to discuss his organization’s research-based approach to increasing voter participation and engagement.

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Health Care Bill

Health Care Bill

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 3A, Karen Lewis Young. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Health Care, Patients Bill of Rights, Animal Rights, Suntan Booth Ban for minors under 21 For more information on Delegate Karen Lewis Young, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Improving access to Health Care

Improving access to Health Care

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 12, Terri Hill M.D. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss improving access to health care, Youth Sports Safety Bill and Vision Bill. For more information on Delegate Terri Hill, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

HIV Prevention

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Senator from District 12, Clarence Lamb. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss HIV Prevention, Health Insurance for Pregnant Women, and Overdoes Drugs. For more information on Senator Clarence Lamb, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Juvenile Justice

Juvenile Justice

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 41, Jill P. Carter. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Juvenile Justice, and Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement. For more information on Delegate Jill P. Carter, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Health Care

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Senator from District 47, Malcolm Augustine. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss Health Care, Education New Visa Bill for undocumented people.For more information on Senator Malcolm Augustine, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

Cancer in the LGBTQ Community

Cancer in the LGBTQ Community

Sean Kelly, Community Development Manager for the American Cancer Society, talks about cancer in the LGBTQ community. Recorded February 15, 2019.

Rare Disease Advisory Council

Rare Disease Advisory Council

Anna Payne, Member of the Pennsylvania Rare Disease Advisory Council, discusses the estimate that one in twelve PA residents lives with a rare disease. Recorded December 13, 2018.

Marijuana Full Disclosure Act

Marijuana Full Disclosure Act

Yolanda Vazquez talks with Maryland State Delegate from District 7, Rick Impallaria. They discuss the 2019 Legislative Session and how it’s going so far this year. They also discuss, Marijuana Full Disclosure Act, and Task force for Retro-Fitting Storm Drains. For more information on Delegate Rick Impallaria, visit the General Assembly of Maryland website.

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