https://simplecast.com At the Forefront highlights the work and experiences of people at the forefront of the health equity revolution, including researchers, practitioners, community members, activists, youth leaders, and political leaders. en Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:47:55 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 19:49:25 +0000 https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5d641be4-e968-40c9-9ccf-f9b523e997c8/85994f8a-5ca3-4e79-b7c2-86673d9f0522/3000x3000/logo_social2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com episodic At the Forefront highlights the work and experiences of people at the forefront of the health equity revolution, including researchers, practitioners, community members, activists, youth leaders, and political leaders. Debra-Furr Holden false https://feeds.simplecast.com/hOGRiN0k healthequity, science, education, news, health, publichealth, life, comedy, funny, family, boss, career, doctor, medical, women, public Debra-Furr Holden cdmholden@gmail.com 327aa6c7-747d-48f8-ab35-9e8b6467a255 Mon, 19 Apr 2021 01:47:55 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Isaiah Oliver, Omari Young, Daniel Moore, Debra Furr-Holden, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/unpacking-the-covid-surge-in-flint-and-beyond-xR7sejyN Unpacking the COVID Surge in Flint and Beyond Isaiah Oliver, Omari Young, Daniel Moore, Debra Furr-Holden, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson 01:06:59 COVID cases are surging in Michigan and multiple states. Variants are on the rise, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is on pause, children are participating in COVID vaccine clinical trials. There's a lot going on. Let's talk about. Recorded: April 18, 2021 COVID cases are surging in Michigan and multiple states. Variants are on the rise, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is on pause, children are participating in COVID vaccine clinical trials. There's a lot going on. Let's talk about. Recorded: April 18, 2021 false full 23 a065135a-1b26-4d2a-aa45-1c7c3e845cc8 Thu, 15 Apr 2021 13:37:35 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Isaiah Oliver, Debra Furr-Holden, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/candid-covid-conversation-GwRWX8v9 Candid COVID Conversation Isaiah Oliver, Debra Furr-Holden, Jennifer Edwards-Johnson 00:42:01 What's going on in Flint with COVID!??? Numbers are off the charts. Let's talk about it. Recorded: April 14, 2021 What's going on in Flint with COVID!??? Numbers are off the charts. Let's talk about it. Recorded: April 14, 2021 false full 22 f3f69f3b-65d3-43ed-bfc4-2927159df32f Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:12:04 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Isiah Oliver) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-covid-vaccine-conversation-a5mzyrf1-UrN0L1Ov A Candid COVID Vaccine Conversation Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Isiah Oliver 00:53:42 The vaccines have been rolled out and it has not been administered fairly nor equitably. Many people are still on the fence about whether they even want the vaccine. New vaccines are coming any day now, that are different from the 2 current vaccines. It feels like there are more questions than answers, but we are going to try and answer all your questions. Join us for a candid conversation about COVID and the COVID vaccines. Recorded: March 4, 2021 The vaccines have been rolled out and it has not been administered fairly nor equitably. Many people are still on the fence about whether they even want the vaccine. New vaccines are coming any day now, that are different from the 2 current vaccines. It feels like there are more questions than answers, but we are going to try and answer all your questions. Join us for a candid conversation about COVID and the COVID vaccines. Recorded: March 4, 2021 false full 21 a93f6cdf-1aff-4241-a0ea-3ed0a243462e Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:11:12 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Isiah Oliver, Arthur Woodson, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-covid-vaccine-conversation-1rDdj2OW A Candid COVID Vaccine Conversation Isiah Oliver, Arthur Woodson, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson 01:17:54 The vaccines have been rolled out and it has not been administered fairly nor equitably. Many people are still on the fence about whether they even want the vaccine. New vaccines are coming any day now, that are different from the 2 current vaccines. It feels like there are more questions than answers, but we are going to try and answer all your questions. Join us for a candid conversation about COVID and the COVID vaccines. Recorded: February 21, 2021 The vaccines have been rolled out and it has not been administered fairly nor equitably. Many people are still on the fence about whether they even want the vaccine. New vaccines are coming any day now, that are different from the 2 current vaccines. It feels like there are more questions than answers, but we are going to try and answer all your questions. Join us for a candid conversation about COVID and the COVID vaccines. Recorded: February 21, 2021 false full 20 aab67e81-b9fc-4340-b03e-b5995fed375f Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:10:16 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Shanina Knighton, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Ivan Walks, Santita Jackson) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/candid-covid-conversation-with-black-health-experts-tOJsp33a Candid COVID Conversation with Black Health Experts Dr. Shanina Knighton, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Ivan Walks, Santita Jackson 01:17:42 For Black History Month, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and syndicated radio host, Santita Jackson, join forces for a special Rainbow/PUSH-Let’s Talk About It with Santita Jackson and Friends, to have a conversation with Black doctors and health experts on COVID-19. Santita Jackson hosts the top-rated Progressive talk radio show on the nation's largest Progressive Talk Radio station, Chicago's WCPT820. Monday, February 8, Santita Jackson will host this discussion on her weekly Monday night Facebook Live show, "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT with SANTITA JACKSON and FRIENDS." This Saturday, February 13th, this roundtable discussion will be re-broadcast on television on the IMPACT Recorded: February 8, 2021 For Black History Month, the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition and syndicated radio host, Santita Jackson, join forces for a special Rainbow/PUSH-Let’s Talk About It with Santita Jackson and Friends, to have a conversation with Black doctors and health experts on COVID-19. Santita Jackson hosts the top-rated Progressive talk radio show on the nation's largest Progressive Talk Radio station, Chicago's WCPT820. Monday, February 8, Santita Jackson will host this discussion on her weekly Monday night Facebook Live show, "LET'S TALK ABOUT IT with SANTITA JACKSON and FRIENDS." This Saturday, February 13th, this roundtable discussion will be re-broadcast on television on the IMPACT Recorded: February 8, 2021 false full 19 2a5500a1-7fa0-400c-9b98-13558a257338 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:09:04 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Isiah Oliver, Dr. Pamela Hackert, Yvonne Lewis) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-conversation-about-the-covid-vaccine-ab5ws4u-Q0092KCN A Candid Conversation About the COVID Vaccine Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Isiah Oliver, Dr. Pamela Hackert, Yvonne Lewis 01:05:10 COVID vaccinations are being rolled out all over the community. We've heard the stories. You've got questions, we've got answers. Join the conversation with Genesee County's new Health Officer Dr. Pamela Hackert, and Flint community leaders Yvonne Lewis and Debra Furr-Holden. Recorded: January 28, 2021 COVID vaccinations are being rolled out all over the community. We've heard the stories. You've got questions, we've got answers. Join the conversation with Genesee County's new Health Officer Dr. Pamela Hackert, and Flint community leaders Yvonne Lewis and Debra Furr-Holden. Recorded: January 28, 2021 false full 18 73292319-1b43-41d7-9e35-dea3dc13a543 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:08:15 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Denis Antoine, Isaiah Oliver) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-conversation-about-the-covid-vaccine-TFoIw0ox A Candid Conversation About the COVID Vaccine Dr. Jennifer Edwards-Johnson, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Dr. Denis Antoine, Isaiah Oliver 01:03:21 Join Drs. Denis Antoine and Jennifer Edwards-Johnson for the next installation of this conversation about the COVID vaccine. We have a lot of questions, and they have a lot of answers. Dr. Antoine is an Addiction Psychiatrist and can talk about mental and behavioral health. He also cares for pregnant and post-partuum women with addiction. Dr. EJ is a Family Medicine physician and on the front line of treating COVID patients. Feel free to pose your questions in advance and also join us live. Let's keep talking. Recorded: January 13, 2021 Join Drs. Denis Antoine and Jennifer Edwards-Johnson for the next installation of this conversation about the COVID vaccine. We have a lot of questions, and they have a lot of answers. Dr. Antoine is an Addiction Psychiatrist and can talk about mental and behavioral health. He also cares for pregnant and post-partuum women with addiction. Dr. EJ is a Family Medicine physician and on the front line of treating COVID patients. Feel free to pose your questions in advance and also join us live. Let's keep talking. Recorded: January 13, 2021 false full 17 0d689d25-a7ba-467c-8439-ec1d8e3408ec Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:07:01 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Isaiah Oliver, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-conversation-about-the-covid-vaccine-led-by-isaiah-oliver-with-dr-bobby-and-dr-debra-gjncxyny-Fsz30r1q A Candid Conversation about the COVID Vaccine led by Isaiah Oliver with Dr. Bobby and Dr. Debra Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Isaiah Oliver, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden 00:54:44 Join us for Round 2 of the candid conversation about the COVID vaccine. Having the best information and knowledge available is critical to making an informed decision about what makes sense for you and your family. Post your questions in advance, join the conversation live and let’s keep talking!! Recorded: January 11, 2021 Join us for Round 2 of the candid conversation about the COVID vaccine. Having the best information and knowledge available is critical to making an informed decision about what makes sense for you and your family. Post your questions in advance, join the conversation live and let’s keep talking!! Recorded: January 11, 2021 false full 16 d22036c5-602f-4ac8-99b5-a8c08650cb81 Tue, 23 Mar 2021 18:03:54 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Isaiah Oliver) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-conversation-about-the-covid-vaccine-led-by-isaiah-oliver-with-dr-bobby-and-dr-debra-EijCGlYM A Candid Conversation about the COVID Vaccine led by Isaiah Oliver with Dr. Bobby and Dr. Debra Dr. Bobby Mukkamala, Dr. Debra Furr-Holden, Isaiah Oliver 00:57:33 Join us for Round 2 of the candid conversation about the COVID vaccine. Having the best information and knowledge available is critical to making an informed decision about what makes sense for you and your family. Post your questions in advance, join the conversation live and let’s keep talking!! Recorded on January 8, 2021 Join us for Round 2 of the candid conversation about the COVID vaccine. Having the best information and knowledge available is critical to making an informed decision about what makes sense for you and your family. Post your questions in advance, join the conversation live and let’s keep talking!! Recorded on January 8, 2021 false full 15 2d36bca3-251c-49a3-a2be-6509fd0ee7c1 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 03:46:23 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Brandee Cooke-Brown, the Ferris Wheel, Metro Community Development, Ray Tyler, Bobby Mukkamala, Shanise Ollie, Keysa Smith, Goodboy Clothing, Heather Kale, Dorian Jackson, Adrian Walker, Isaiah Oliver, Bedrock Apparel, Debra Furr-Holden, Shay Oliver, Philip Shaltz) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/flint-small-business-dialogue-UbmZTgIW Flint Small Business Dialogue Brandee Cooke-Brown, the Ferris Wheel, Metro Community Development, Ray Tyler, Bobby Mukkamala, Shanise Ollie, Keysa Smith, Goodboy Clothing, Heather Kale, Dorian Jackson, Adrian Walker, Isaiah Oliver, Bedrock Apparel, Debra Furr-Holden, Shay Oliver, Philip Shaltz 01:28:33 Uncut conversation with small business owners on a global health pandemic, the water crisis, reckoning with racism, political polarization, and an economic downturn. Guests to be featured: Ray Tyler, Phil Shaltz, Keysa Smith, Bobby Mukkamala, the Ferris Wheel, Shay Oliver, Metro Community Development, Goodboy Clothing, and Bedrock Apparel. Uncut conversation with small business owners on a global health pandemic, the water crisis, reckoning with racism, political polarization, and an economic downturn. Guests to be featured: Ray Tyler, Phil Shaltz, Keysa Smith, Bobby Mukkamala, the Ferris Wheel, Shay Oliver, Metro Community Development, Goodboy Clothing, and Bedrock Apparel. false full 14 ef335526-594b-4303-be27-e8ee277a358f Sat, 12 Dec 2020 22:25:21 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Debra Furr-Holden, Isaiah Oliver) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-conversation-with-faith-leaders-about-the-covid-vaccine-and-mental-health-0o08kNqi A Conversation with Faith Leaders about the COVID Vaccine and Mental Health Debra Furr-Holden, Isaiah Oliver 01:11:31 false full 13 3eb7a94e-5912-4235-adc3-f2e4c9061bcd Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:14:11 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Keysa Smith, Debra Furr-Holden, Philip Shaltz, Isaiah Oliver) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/social-and-economic-equity-in-the-evolving-marijuana-landscape-VwqEy84a Social and Economic Equity in the Evolving Marijuana Landscape Keysa Smith, Debra Furr-Holden, Philip Shaltz, Isaiah Oliver 01:19:22 Isiah Oliver leads a conversation with Flint leaders Phil Schultz, Keysa Smith, and Debra Furr-Holden on how to ensure social and economic equity with a new marijuana dispensary planning to open in Downtown Flint in 2021. How do we ensue that those impacted by marijuana laws are able to benefit from recent changes in marijuana policy? How do we ensure Black and Brown communities have a seat at the table? The model we create in Flint has the potential to be a model for other cities because equity matters and must at the forefront of the conversation. Isiah Oliver leads a conversation with Flint leaders Phil Schultz, Keysa Smith, and Debra Furr-Holden on how to ensure social and economic equity with a new marijuana dispensary planning to open in Downtown Flint in 2021. How do we ensue that those impacted by marijuana laws are able to benefit from recent changes in marijuana policy? How do we ensure Black and Brown communities have a seat at the table? The model we create in Flint has the potential to be a model for other cities because equity matters and must at the forefront of the conversation. false full 12 966f330c-8d45-4a0b-afb9-52e0f40c6a92 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 19:29:05 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Leon McDougle, Chris Burtley, Adrian Wlaker, Isaiah Oliver, Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/a-candid-covid-conversation-with-black-men-BIg74VtT A Candid COVID Conversation with Black Men Leon McDougle, Chris Burtley, Adrian Wlaker, Isaiah Oliver, Debra Furr-Holden 00:57:13 Isaiah Oliver, CEO , Community Foundation of Greater Flint presents: A Candid COVID Conversation with Black Men Featuring: Dr. Leon McDougle, President, National Medical Association Christopher Burtley, Esq./ Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP Adrian Walker, Director of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce Isaiah Oliver, CEO , Community Foundation of Greater Flint presents: A Candid COVID Conversation with Black Men Featuring: Dr. Leon McDougle, President, National Medical Association Christopher Burtley, Esq./ Attorney, Foley & Lardner LLP Adrian Walker, Director of Government Affairs & Community Relations, Flint & Genesee Chamber of Commerce flint, covid vaccine, black men, covid false full 11 fd753f95-0904-4414-97d5-deb6c65e4f73 Mon, 27 Jan 2020 16:30:00 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Leslie Skolarus, Alina Oliver, Ella Green-Moton, Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/stroke-ready-with-dr-leslie-skolarus-KgP_XrRa Stroke Ready? - with Dr. Leslie Skolarus Leslie Skolarus, Alina Oliver, Ella Green-Moton, Debra Furr-Holden 00:48:11 African American adults have the highest stroke prevalence and suffer the most post-stroke disability of any U.S. racial/ethnic group. Why? And how can we turn this around? On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ we discuss the Stroke Ready Project, a community-partnered participatory research project designed to reduce racial disparities and post-stroke disability among older African Americans. African American adults have the highest stroke prevalence and suffer the most post-stroke disability of any U.S. racial/ethnic group. Why? And how can we turn this around? On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ we discuss the Stroke Ready Project, a community-partnered participatory research project designed to reduce racial disparities and post-stroke disability among older African Americans. public health, stroke, stroke prevention, health disparities false full 10 70da9b17-fd94-41ce-8258-29480d7e94f8 Fri, 20 Dec 2019 18:04:06 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Debra Furr-Holden, Woody Neighbors) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-woody-neighbors-mX3bwEk6 Man Up Man Down with Dr. Woody Neighbors Debra Furr-Holden, Woody Neighbors 00:58:53 Taught at an early age to ‘man up’, men often deal with physical and mental health challenges in silence. The ManUpManDown Program offers practical solutions to turn this around. Taught at an early age to ‘man up’, men often deal with physical and mental health challenges in silence. The ManUpManDown Program offers practical solutions to turn this around. hypertension, stroke, diabetes, health equity, community engagement, depression, health disparities, black men false full 9 0d38877c-cc2d-48c2-a7e2-8204c72d5d6c Fri, 6 Dec 2019 17:46:06 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Debra Furr-Holden, Ella Green-Moton) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-the-black-tax-in-education-with-ella-green-moton-xUYFomhX The Black Tax in Education with Ella Green-Moton Debra Furr-Holden, Ella Green-Moton 00:39:57 On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ I talk with Ella Green-Moton about the excess stress and trauma black children face in the educational system. On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ I talk with Ella Green-Moton about the excess stress and trauma black children face in the educational system. racism, public health, education reform, education false full 8 89b6b9b9-642e-43ab-8c74-fe80c24c24ee Fri, 6 Dec 2019 17:45:44 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Al Richmond, Tricia Piechowski, Debra Furr Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-championing-health-equity-through-community-and-economic-development-featuring-al-richmond-and-tricia-piechowski-_zKN_cRY Championing Health Equity through Community and Economic Development featuring Al Richmond and Tricia Piechowski Al Richmond, Tricia Piechowski, Debra Furr Holden 00:24:21 On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ I talk with Al Richmond and Tricia Piechowski about the 2020 Community Campus Partnerships for Health International Conference on Health Equity and Economic Development to be held in Flint, Michigan on August 18-21, 2020 On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ I talk with Al Richmond and Tricia Piechowski about the 2020 Community Campus Partnerships for Health International Conference on Health Equity and Economic Development to be held in Flint, Michigan on August 18-21, 2020 public health, conference, community-academic partnership, health equity, community engagement, economic development false full 7 a327f043-00bf-4a89-bbfc-a95e6f647451 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:17:21 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Thomas LaVeist, Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/theskin-youre-in-featuring-dr-thomas-laveist-4OlhLfy9 The Skin You’re In featuring Dr. Thomas LaVeist Thomas LaVeist, Debra Furr-Holden 00:38:07 African Americans live sicker and die younger than any other ethnic group in the nation. Why is this happening? THE SKIN YOU'RE IN is a feature documentary, website and book about the astonishing African-American health disparity - why it exists and what can be done about it. On this episode, we talk to the film’s creator, Dr. Thomas LaVeist and look at how we got here and what we can do to create health equity for all people. African Americans live sicker and die younger than any other ethnic group in the nation. Why is this happening? THE SKIN YOU'RE IN is a feature documentary, website and book about the astonishing African-American health disparity - why it exists and what can be done about it. On this episode, we talk to the film’s creator, Dr. Thomas LaVeist and look at how we got here and what we can do to create health equity for all people. public health, brownsville new york, health disparity, colorism, weathering, health equity false full 6 85b4eca2-d9f7-4031-893e-56a104e5d832 Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:11:04 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Wizdom Powell, Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/boys-and-men-of-color-with-drwizdom-powell-z44N69_t Boys and Men of Color - with Dr. Wizdom Powell Wizdom Powell, Debra Furr-Holden 00:57:47 On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ Dr. Wizdom Powell and I discuss health equity among boys and men of color, including roots causes and where we need to be headed. On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ Dr. Wizdom Powell and I discuss health equity among boys and men of color, including roots causes and where we need to be headed. public health, bipoc, health equity, boys and men of color, health disparities false full 5 b8c93ce9-d60b-4f29-8dc4-952f78b51acf Mon, 30 Sep 2019 16:00:18 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-unapologetically-me-RgkMTKrW 'Unapologetically Me’ by Debra Furr-Holden Debra Furr-Holden 00:30:08 Speech given at the MSU Student National Medical Association Annual Banquet on February 3, 2018 Speech given at the MSU Student National Medical Association Annual Banquet on February 3, 2018 student national medical association, speech, story telling false full 4 f13c98c8-ceb7-4afc-a9da-8f2c412b3110 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 16:00:02 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Debra Furr-Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-sex-lies-the-ugly-truth-speech-ECRAAoq8 'Sex, Lies and the Ugly Truth' by Debra Furr-Holden Debra Furr-Holden 00:24:20 Opening Plenary Speech Given at The Sex, Lies and Ugly Truth (SLUT) Conference in Baltimore, MD on March 4, 2012 Opening Plenary Speech Given at The Sex, Lies and Ugly Truth (SLUT) Conference in Baltimore, MD on March 4, 2012 sex education, public health, straight talk, story telling, adolescents, youth, sex false full 3 36fef975-339a-4173-94d0-f7028154f355 Mon, 16 Sep 2019 16:00:13 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (David Fakunle, Debra Furr Holden) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-david-fakunle-VJ0gGYyv The Lion’s Side: The Utilization of Art for the Transformation in Health featuring Dr. David Fakunle David Fakunle, Debra Furr Holden 01:00:20 David Olawuyi Fakunle, Ph.D. is a self-described “mercenary for change,” willing to employ any talent and occupy any space in the effort to elevate people of African descent and anyone who feels divested from their truest self. David earned a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and prior to doctoral study earned a B.A. in Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. David’s research interests include sociodemographic relationships with stressors within the built environment, the manifestations of institutional racism in society, and the utilization of arts and culture to promote equity and ultimately, liberation. David Olawuyi Fakunle, Ph.D. is a self-described “mercenary for change,” willing to employ any talent and occupy any space in the effort to elevate people of African descent and anyone who feels divested from their truest self. David earned a Ph.D. from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and prior to doctoral study earned a B.A. in Psychology and Criminology & Criminal Justice from the University of Maryland, College Park. David’s research interests include sociodemographic relationships with stressors within the built environment, the manifestations of institutional racism in society, and the utilization of arts and culture to promote equity and ultimately, liberation. art, public health, talk, smart, story telling, black, health equity false full 2 b5aa641d-ac1f-434b-9334-48ad116ba1b7 Tue, 3 Sep 2019 18:47:40 +0000 cdmholden@gmail.com (Roni Ellington, Debra-Furr Holden, Todd Yeary) https://at-the-forefront-with-drdeb.simplecast.com/episodes/at-the-forefront-FBUiGsbl Racialization: A Web without A Spider? Roni Ellington, Debra-Furr Holden, Todd Yeary 00:43:27 On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ we explore and debate the notion that racialization is a web without a spider, namely a system that currently exists even when the perpetuators of the system are seemingly not present. Scholar Professor John Powell asserts ‘ “Racialization” connotes a process rather than a static event. It underscores the fluid and dynamic nature of race. Moreover, “racism” is understood as a consciously motivated force. “Racialization” implies a process or set of processes that may or may not be animated by conscious forces. “Racism” invites a search for a racist actor, much as a web suggests the presence of a spider. “Structural Racialization” is a set of processes that may generate disparities or depress life outcomes without any racist actors. It is a web without a spider. ‘ (Powell, JA. Poverty and Race (22)5:3-5. On this episode of ‘At the Forefront’ we explore and debate the notion that racialization is a web without a spider, namely a system that currently exists even when the perpetuators of the system are seemingly not present. Scholar Professor John Powell asserts ‘ “Racialization” connotes a process rather than a static event. It underscores the fluid and dynamic nature of race. Moreover, “racism” is understood as a consciously motivated force. “Racialization” implies a process or set of processes that may or may not be animated by conscious forces. “Racism” invites a search for a racist actor, much as a web suggests the presence of a spider. “Structural Racialization” is a set of processes that may generate disparities or depress life outcomes without any racist actors. It is a web without a spider. ‘ (Powell, JA. Poverty and Race (22)5:3-5. racism, public health, community, black lives, health equity, health false full 1