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Public Health Still Gets Weird About Black Sexuality with Kahlia Phillips
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In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Kahlia Phillips to unpack the reality of sex education, Black sexuality, public health, and the power of storytelling in liberation and community healing. From growing up with limited conversations around sexual health to challenging the way schools teach sex education, this conversation explores why so many people feel unprepared, misinformed, or ashamed when it comes to sexuality.
Kahlia shares her unconventional journey from accounting to public health and discusses how capitalism, race, mental health, and education all shape the way communities experience sexual health. Together, they challenge harmful narratives, discuss comprehensive sex education, and explore why authentic representation and community-driven approaches matter.
If you’re interested in public health, sex education reform, Black health, mental health, activism, community health, or culturally relevant education, this episode offers honest conversation, reflection, and practical insight.
In this episode, we discuss:
âś” The failures and gaps in sex education
âś” Black sexuality and cultural stigma
âś” Storytelling as a tool for liberation and healing
âś” Community-centered approaches to health education
âś” The intersection of capitalism, race, and public health
@0:00 Introduction
@2:26 How did you end up doing the work you do today?
@7:42 First undergraduate research project
@27:31 2 or 3 must-reads, watches, or follows right now?
@40:36 Where does public health show up in your work, even behind the scenes?
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