Hold onto your headphones for the spectacular debut of "RJ Minded" with the spellbinding episode, "Be Who You Are For Your Pride - Breaking HIV Stigma + Building RJ Together." As Pride unfurls its vibrant colors, we plunge headfirst into a dynamic exploration of wellness through the prism of reproductive justice, shining a spotlight on the subject of HIV awareness and prevention.
Your fearless guides, co-hosts Miyana, Gabrielle, and Lonnell, come together as a dynamic trio of empowerment. Miyana, an unwavering program coordinator for Get Smart B4U Get Sexy at Black Women for Wellness, ignites the conversation. She's joined by the formidable Gabrielle and Lonnell, torchbearers of Black Women for Wellness' commitment to rectifying health disparities.
Gabrielle, the ingenious Maternal & Infant Health program coordinator, unfurls the tapestry of reproductive justice entwined with HIV prevention, and the staggering revelation that 54% of new HIV diagnoses among U.S. women are Black women. The urgency for reproductive justice rings clear.
At the heart of this magnetic episode lies a captivating interview with Robin Barkin, the visionary founder of TRUST (To Restore, Unite, Support, Transform). Guided by Lonnell's expertise, this conversation unveils Robin's journey as an HIV advocate, weaving the essence of reproductive justice into the fabric of HIV education, prevention, and intervention.
In candid exchanges, the trio dismantles HIV myths and forges pathways to fortify care and backing for Black women living with HIV. Robin's personal odyssey spotlights the transformative prowess of reproductive justice in dismantling stigma and nurturing an equitable future.
Join us on this voyage as "RJ Minded" amplifies voices, challenges conventions, and sculpts a path towards a world where reproductive justice thrives!