Data, Disparities, and Maternal Health: Tackling Environmental Justice with Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Amy Yeboah Quarkume, Associate Professor of Afro-American Studies at Howard University, about the intersection of environmental justice and Black maternal health. We explore Dr. A’s groundbreaking "What's Up with All the Bias" project, which examines how environmental pollutants disproportionately affect Black maternal health. Dr. A shares insights on the most impactful pollutants, the challenges in data collection, and the role of data science in driving change. We also discuss her work with the CORE Futures Lab and the importance of engaging emerging scholars in addressing these critical health disparities.

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