Jasmyn Moore & Camille White Podcasts

In this episode we interview the co-founders and chief clinical officer of HealthyMD. HealthyMD is a Black owned sexual telehealth startup working to address the stigma around STIs and provides innovative solutions to get the most vulnerable communities tested and treated. Visit the HealthyMD website to access free at home STI testing kits, confide…

Content Warning: We discuss suicide, suicidal ideations, depression, and other triggering mental health illnesses in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss two cases of suicide within our community and how depression goes underdiagnosed and undertreated in Black women. And we provide resources for seeking treatment…

In this episode we discuss the tragic death of Earl Moore Jr., a Black man who was treated inhumanely by emergency medical technicians during a mental health crisis. And we highlight BlackLine, a crisis counseling hotline created for those most impacted by systemic oppression. Visit the BlackLine website to learn how their hotline helps people thro…

In this episode we examine the Flint Michigan Water Crisis, an environmental injustice that has had devastating health effects for the community. And we highlight Flint Rising, a coalition fighting for water, environmental, and climate justice and working to create a safe future for Flint residents. Visit the Flint Rising website to learn more abou…

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about Aftershock, a documentary highlighting the Black maternal mortality crisis in the U.S. This film showcases the advocacy efforts of Black families who have lost loved ones due to preventable childbirth complications. Visit the Aftershock website to learn more about the important topics the doc…

In this episode we interview Dr. Joye Carter, the first Black chief medical examiner in U.S. history. Dr. Carter shares her wealth of knowledge about forensic pathology, revisits some of her past cases, and shares how she continues to address racial bias in the field. Dr. Carter continues to mentor students, consult on cases, and works with the Phy…

In this episode we discuss Mary Eliza Mahoney, the first African American to earn a professional nursing license. And we highlight the National Black Nurses Association and Black Nurses Rock, two organizations dedicated to supporting and uplifting Black people in the field of nursing. Visit the National Black Nurses Association website to learn mor…

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the book, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto by Tricia Hersey, the founder and creator of The Nap Ministry. This book is rooted in Black liberation and for those longing to be liberated from the oppressive grip of grind culture. Visit The Nap Ministry website to learn how they examine the libera…

In this episode we discuss Freedom House Paramedics, a group of Black men and women from Pittsburgh who would become the first professionally trained paramedics. And we highlight Because of Them We Can, an online platform that highlights Black excellence from the past, present, and future. Visit the Because of Them We Can website to read uplifting …

In this episode we cover the troubling case of Jocelyn McLean, a Black woman who spent nearly a year in jail after being wrongfully charged for the death of her newborn. And we highlight Dr. Joye Carter, a distinguished Black female forensic pathologist working to address racial bias in the field of pathology and medical examiners. If you would lik…

In this episode we cover the tragic story of Antavia Gotitall Lee-Worsham, a young diabetic woman forced to ration her insulin due to absurdly high costs. And we highlight T1Diabetes Journey, the organization created by Antroinette Worsham, who is fighting to change laws and prevent more deaths. Visit the T1 Diabetes Journey website to learn more a…

In this bonus episode we discuss current events from the past two years and our mental and emotional health. If you would like to suggest a topic we should discuss, share your own personal story, or shoutout an organization or individual email us at distrustanddisparities@gmail.com. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.…

In this episode we share our thoughts and opinions about the documentary called Eggs Over Easy: Black Women and Fertility. This film discusses the struggles and societal pressures Black women face when it comes to reproduction. Visit the Eggs Over Easy website for more information about the documentary and to learn about Chiquita Lockley, the write…

In this episode we discuss pregnancy related prosecutions. We focus on Marshae Jones, a Black woman who was charged with manslaughter after her unborn baby was killed when she was shot in the abdomen during an altercation. And we highlight author Dorothy Roberts and her book Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction and the Meaning of Liberty, whi…

In this episode we discuss abortions, the controversial decision of the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, and the detrimental impact it will have on Black women. And we highlight SisterSong, an organization working to improve the institutional policies and systems that impact the reproductive lives of marginalized communities. Visit SisterSong…

In this episode we discuss the mothers of gynecology: Anarcha, Betsey, and Lucy. They were enslaved women that were experimented on by Dr. James Marion Sims to perfect surgical techniques for women. And we highlight The Black ObGyn Project whose mission is to educate and promote anti-racism, equity, and inclusion within gynecology, women's health, …

Welcome to Distrust & Disparities: Dismantling Black Health Disparities hosted by registered nurse Jasmyn Moore and health advocate Camille White. We are two Black women discussing health disparities that disproportionately affect Black women and Black families. Some of the topics covered include reproductive rights, the maternal mortality crisis, …

In this episode we discuss the racist history of psychiatry and specific diagnoses used to silence and discredit African Americans fighting against racial injustices. And we highlight the Kindred Southern Healing Justice Collective, a network of healers and medical practitioners working to intervene and transform generational trauma and violence in…

Content Warning: We discuss mental health, death, and suicide in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we point out some of the mental health disparities that exist in the African American community. We discuss our own mental health journeys, struggles, and what we have learned about ourselves. And we highlight BEAM, the Bla…

In this episode we discuss environmental racism and Black families. We cover Gordon Plaza, a New Orleans housing development specifically built for Black first time home buyers. The residents were not told that their dream homes were built on top of a landfill saturated with toxins harmful to their health. And we highlight the Residents of Gordon P…

Content Warning: We discuss child abuse allegations and briefly mention suicide (22:50-23:05) in this episode, listener discretion is advised. In this episode we discuss how systems meant to protect children are traumatizing black families. We cover Syesha Mercado’s story, a black mother whose child was taken from her after trying to receive help w…

In this episode we discuss Black midwives and Margaret Charles Smith’s story. She was a distinguished Alabama midwife who delivered over 3,500 babies and never lost a single mother during childbirth. And we highlight the National Black Midwives Alliance (NBMA), an organization that advocates for legislative actions that address disparities in mater…

In this episode we discuss conservatorships and specifically how they are used for people with dementia. We cover Nichelle Nichols’ story, the groundbreaking African American actress known for her role in Star Trek. We delve into how people have prayed upon her vulnerability due to her dementia and the debate around her conservatorship. And we high…

In this episode we discuss kidney disease and how it disproportionately affects African Americans. We cover Nichole Jefferson’s story, a black woman who was unable to get on the kidney transplant list due to a diagnostic kidney test that overestimates Black people’s kidney function compared to non-Blacks. And we highlight the Northwestern Medicine …

In this episode we continue our discussion of the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. We cover how and why the study ended and its legacy. And we highlight PushBlack, a non-profit media organization that is dedicated to raising up Black voices. Visit the PushBlack website…

In this episode we discuss the notorious Tuskegee Syphilis Study, a horrendous example of medical exploitation inflicted upon African Americans. And we highlight the United Negro College Fund that works to help underrepresented students become highly-qualified college graduates. Visit the United Negro College Fund’s website to learn about their mis…

In this episode we discuss Black maternal mortality and Kira Johnson, a Black mother who died from a preventable hemorrhage after the birth of her second child. And we highlight 4Kira4Moms, the maternal health advocacy organization created by Kira’s husband Charles Johnson. Visit the 4Kira4Moms website to learn about their mission, donate to the or…

In this episode we discuss Dr. Susan Moore’s tragic battle with COVID-19. She is a Black doctor who took to social media to expose a hospital's racially biased treatment she received as a patient. And we highlight Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist who was one of the scientists who helped develop the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19. Follow Dr. Kiz…

This is part two of our marginalized women and Brazilian butt lifts discussion. In this episode we continue our discussion about the dangers of the popular Brazilian butt lift cosmetic surgery procedure. We cover the stories of the victims of a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs. And we highlight The Body Is Not An Apology, a movement s…

This is part one of our marginalized women and Brazilian butt lifts discussion. In this episode we discuss the dangers of the popular Brazilian butt lift plastic surgery procedure. We cover a notorious Miami clinic that performs many BBLs, with some devastating results and the doctor who owns and operates this clinic, even though they are not a boa…

This is part two of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion. In this episode we continue the discussion of Henrietta Lacks, a Black woman whose cells have made an enormous contribution to medicine and science. We talk about the complex distrust her family has of the medical system and their fight to control her story and her cells. And w…

This is part one of our cervical cancer and Henrietta Lacks discussion. In this episode we discuss Henrietta Lacks’ story and the disparity that remains in the diagnosis of and death from cervical cancer, especially in Black women. Henrietta Lacks is a Black woman who died of cervical cancer in 1951 but her cells have lived on and have made enormou…

In this episode we discuss breast cancer and Black women. We cover Ericka Hart’s (pronouns: she/they) story, a queer Black femme who was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer at 28. And we highlight Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, an advocacy organization founded by Ricki Fairley, a triple negative breast cancer survivor. To learn more ab…

In this episode we discuss domestic violence and Black women. We cover Marissa Alexander’s story, a Black woman sentenced to 20 years in prison for protecting herself from her abusive estranged ex-husband. And we highlight Survived & Punished, a coalition working to free criminalized and incarcerated survivors. To learn more about Marissa Alexander…

Distrust & Disparities discusses cases of current and historical medical injustices within the American healthcare system that have led to deep rooted distrust within Black, Indigenous, and other communities of color. We get into how we can overcome this systemic mistreatment, advocate for ourselves, and close the gap on poor health outcomes and di…