Questions You Didn't Ask

Jan 07 2025 57 ep. 35 mins 1
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The purpose of this podcast is to uncover the questions we didn’t ask, to break silence and isolation, and to some extent confront our own ignorance which has led many of us to express stigma, conjure fear, and rely on avoidance as defense mechanisms which oftentimes leads to poor health and sometimes death.

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Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 4

Jan 07 2025 35 mins  
As we close out Season 3, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto for a powerful discussion that redefines what solidarity means for Black and Latino communities. This episode is a call to action, challenging us to move beyond surface-level connections to build authentic, transformative alliances that tackle the root causes of inequities.💬 Key Discussions:How systemic anti-Bl

Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 3

Jan 02 2025 30 mins  
In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray and guest Julissa Soto confront the barriers dividing Black and Latino communities in health equity and beyond. With personal anecdotes, bold strategies, and data-backed insights, they unpack the systemic inequities that persist—and how grassroots efforts can bridge gaps to create lasting change.💬 Key Highlights:The critical role of c

Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 2

Dec 23 2024 35 mins  
🎙️ Episode 2: Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need In this raw and powerful episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto, a trailblazing advocate for Latino health equity, to explore the challenges and untapped potential of solidarity between Black and Latino communities. Together, they delve into:Medical mistrust and s

Series 5 Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need Episode 1

Dec 19 2024 38 mins  
In "Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need," Niasha Fray is joined by health equity powerhouse Julissa Soto for an honest and impactful conversation. They explore shared struggles between Black and Latino communities, from navigating systemic racism to breaking cultural barriers, all while highlighting actionable paths to solidarity.

Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 4

Dec 01 2024 31 mins  
What does justice look like when systemic inequities persist? In the finale of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, host Niasha Fray reconnects with Jesse McCoy II, JD, to uncover bold solutions and reflect on the resilience of communities fighting for equity. This episode takes the conversation further, focusing on:How grassroots movements are challen

Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 3

Nov 26 2024 31 mins  
In this compelling episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray sits down with Jesse McCoy to explore how systemic inequities in housing, employment, and criminal justice intersect with institutional racism to perpetuate disparities in health and equity. From the exploitative dynamics of immigrant labor to the unintended consequences of expungement laws, they dissect the

Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 2

Nov 18 2024 39 mins  
In this thought-provoking episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray, MA, MSPH, and Jesse McCoy, supervising attorney at Duke University Law School, delve into how legal and health inequities collide in America. From affirmative action rollbacks to the school-to-prison pipeline, they expose systems of injustice that, though often overlooked, are deeply entrenched in ev

Series 4 Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America Episode 1

Nov 11 2024 35 mins  
In the premiere of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, Niasha Fray sits down with Jesse Hamilton McCoy, a seasoned legal advocate and clinical professor at Duke Law. Together, they unpack the legacy of systemic racism in the U.S. justice system, from Black Codes to mass incarceration, and its devastating impact on Black and Hispanic communities today.

From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 4

Oct 29 2024 41 mins  
In Episode 4, From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health, Niasha Fray, Melba Perry, and Jessica Burris explore critical health disparities faced by Black mothers and babies in the U.S., from inadequate support systems to workplace challenges and the persistent impact of systemic racism on maternal mental health. Through powerful personal stories, they

From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health Episode 3

Oct 21 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of From Birth to Beyond: Unveiling Challenges of Maternal and Infant Health, host Niasha Fray and guests explore the often-overlooked role of family and partners in supporting Black mothers during and after childbirth. With candid discussions on the mental health of fathers, breastfeeding myths, and systemic barriers, this episode reveals how community support, educ