Carefully Speaking Podcast

Bringing the Margin to the Center

Dr. Jamillah Brown

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In this episode, we take a deeper dive into National Minority Health Month--what it represents and what it still misses.

This episode connects the dots between stress, maternal health, and systemic health inequities, while also shining a light on the deeper layers of access, advocacy, and mistrust that so many communities still navigate.

Dr. Jamillah explores how health is shaped not only by medical care but also by our environments, neighborhoods, and access to basic human needs like clean air, safe spaces, and nutritious food.

You'll hear about the critical difference between cultural competency and cultural humility, and how both must work together to rebuild systems that truly honor the people they serve. 

This episode challenges us to move beyond awareness into aligned action and reminds us that bringing the margin to the center isn't just a catchphrase; it's justice.

If this series moves you, share it, reflect on it, and stay connected. Healing begins when we center the voices and experiences of those who have too often been pushed to the side. 

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