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The Impact Factor With Dr. Jackie Douge of What is Black?

October 27, 2021 • Sandy Dubay • Season 1 • Episode 3

Show Summary:

As a pediatrician with a health background and as a parent, Jackie Douge has seen the impact of health disparities on Black children and adults in an up-close and personal way. As the host of the podcast What is Black? and the owner of the company What is Black, LLC. Jackie aims to help as many families and children as possible by bringing these conversations to the forefront. In this episode, Jackie shares more about the inspiration behind What is Black? and the impact she’s working to make in the world.

Show Notes / Highlights from the Show:

The history of Jackie’s podcast, What is Black? and how it got started
The many different factors that can create health disparities
Jackie’s journey having “the conversation” with her kids about being Black
As a front-line worker, the health disparities Jackie has witnessed during COVID-19
Jackie’s passion for helping families and children and making a difference
The necessity of uncomfortable conversations to dismantle the various “ism’s” (racism, sexism, etc.) as well as uncomfortable conversations with family members
Jackie’s tips for the next generation
Some exciting projects in the works for What is Black?
Jackie’s Frederick Factor

Guest Bio:

Jacqueline Dougé, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a pediatrician, speaker, and writer. Dr. Dougé holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, a Medical Degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from Rutgers University. She has been featured in several media outlets (e.g., CNN, NPR, NY Times, Washington Post, and Today Show) and is the founder and CEO of a media company, What is Black?, which creates diverse and inclusive programming to uplift and affirm Black families and children.

Show Links:

What is Black? website

What is Black? - Talking About Race Course

Jackie’s personal website - jackiedouge.com

Connect with Jackie and What is Black?:

Twitter: @drdouge

Twitter: @whatisblk

Instagram: @whatisblk

Instagram: @drjacquelinedouge

Facebook: @whatisblk

About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/. Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

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About the Frederick Factor:

The Frederick Factor Podcast highlights the stories of underrepresented business owners, professionals, and community leaders making an impact in Frederick, Maryland. You can visit our website at https://frederickfactor.com/.

Or, follow the Frederick Factor on:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frederickfactor_/
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