Igniting Hope for Health Equity

Feb 23 2024
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Exposing the social norms, policies and systems that contribute to health inequities in Black America. Our mission is to report the facts and offer solutions to eliminate race-based disparities and achieve health equity. The conversation is led by Pastor George F Nicholas the Senior pastor of Lincoln Memorial United Methodist Church and Chairman of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity.

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Rejecting Generational Trauma and Reimagining Black Neighborhoods for Economic Self-Sufficiency

Feb 23 2024 49 mins  
Ep. 32 Pastor George Nicholas and Dr. Henry Taylor discuss their plan to transform Buffalo's Black east side. This episode explores the concept of a neighborly community built on principles of solidarity, community governance, shared ownership, cooperative economics, and community wealth. We must own and control the land on which we are building our community." - Dr. Henry Lewis Ta

Gun Violence is the Output. Where does it begin?

Feb 16 2024 47 mins  
Ep. 31 Pastor George Nicholas and Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks discuss the issue of gun violence as a public health concern. They explore the historical roots of gun ownership in America, particularly its connection to the control of Black people, and the disproportionate impact of gun violence on Black youth. They also highlight the need for upcoming community events to address the c

How Dion Green Changed Legislation for Victims of Violence and His Current Run for Office

Feb 02 2024 31 mins  
Ep. 30 Guest host Ebony White delves into the depths of community resilience and grassroots advocacy with guest Dion Green. This show promises to unravel the tapestry of a community's struggle for health equity and the individual journeys of empowerment that fuel collective hope and healing. Dion Green is the founder and CEO of the Fudge Foundation in Dayton, Ohio. Dion shares his

Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo Engages Students with Health Ambassador Program and Urban Gardening

Jan 19 2024 25 mins  
Ep. 29 In this episode of Igniting Hope Radio, guest host Ebony White interviews Isiah Gary, the Director of Diversity, Community, and Health Equity at Health Sciences Charter School in Buffalo. Isiah discusses his role in helping students plan for their future careers and promoting health equity within the school. He highlights the importance of Wellness Wednesdays, an initiative

Urban Gardening with Kids: Growing Happy People and Happy Plants so We Can Eat to Live

Jan 07 2024 28 mins  
Ep. 28 The Sensory Garden was created in response to the mass shooting at a Buffalo grocery store on May 14 2022. This is just one of seven Urban Gardens our guest has his green thumb on! Dwight Lowe, the executive director and founder of Home Beneath Our Feet, joins Ebony White on Igniting Hope Radio to discuss the importance of gardening and providing programming for inner-city c

”Tobacco is for the Young, Black, Poor and Stupid”: Stan Martin Exposing Big Tobacco’s Plot Against Us

Jun 22 2023 29 mins  
Ep. 27 Tobacco use is a major contributor to the three leading causes of death among African Americans—heart disease, cancer, and stroke, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 40,000 Black people die annually from cigarettes annually but on Saturday June 24th the Tobacco Free Erie Niagara Coalition is holding a funeral for "Menthol" celebrating the death of

My Brother’s Keeper: Creating a Culture of Self-support with Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks

May 11 2023 36 mins  
Ep. 26 Sherman Webb-Middlebrooks is on a mission to fill a void in his community by creating a safe space for Black men to engage in conversations about mental, physical, and spiritual health. But with a system designed to benefit from their trauma and struggle, Sherman's journey is anything but easy. Will he be able to break the mold and provide a new path for black men? "Exposure

Caring for the Caregivers Across Generations with Sade Dozan

Mar 31 2023 31 mins  
Ep. 25 Sade Dozan joins Pastor George to talk about their personal experiences with caring for aging parents and the upcoming event addressing the need for care for the caregivers. In this episode we explore the following questions: Should you give up your life to care for elderly parent? How do you deal with the stress of caring for an elderly parent? What resources are available

Unlocking Health Equity Data in Erie County with Kelly Wofford

Mar 17 2023 38 mins  
Ep. 24 Discover the shocking disparities in health equity revealed by the Erie County Initial Report. Kelly Wofford is the director of the Erie County Department of Health Equity, established by law in 2020. She is responsible for the Health Equity in Erie County: An Initial Disparities Report - This report is intended to serve as a resource for all Erie County residents so that th

Big Tobacco: Profit over People. A Raw Discussion with Stan Martin

Mar 10 2023 21 mins  
Ep. 23 Stan Martin joins Pastor George to address the leading cause of death among Black American adults. There is a concerted plan to destroy us. We need to be diligent about supporting policy that support us. Tobacco is responsible for deaths needs to held responsible. Big tobacco places profit over people. WE must place public health over Tobacco. Big Tobacco is the villain, and