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Omari Richins, MPH, the Founder of The Public Health Millennial platform, chats with professionals and students to hear their unique and diverse public health career stories with tips and insights to help you along your public health career journey. This show is for anyone interested in public health or related fields. It covers stories, live sessions, and other relevant public health content. It offers insightful stories, career strategies, actionable tips, and resources to assist you in taking the next step in your public health career. You'll learn about the importance of public health, public health issues, and what you can do with your degree in public health. Whether you are a new public health student or professional, this show will surely have helpful stories and tips you won't want to miss.

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Black History Month Is Public Health Work (Whether You Realize It or Not)

February 25, 2026 • Omari Richins, MPH

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Omari Richins, MPH of Public Health Careers podcast explores the deep connections between Black History Month and public health, emphasizing how historical struggles and initiatives within Black communities have shaped modern public health policies and practices.

Omari highlights the contributions of the Black Panther Party and other historical figures in advocating for health equity, community health, and social justice, urging listeners to recognize and continue this legacy in their own work.

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@0:00 The Intersection of Black History and Public Health
@4:10 Historical Figures in Black Public Health
@8:20 Lessons for Today and the Future of Public Health

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