As we close out Season 3, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto for a powerful discussion that redefines what solidarity means for Black and Latino communities. This episode is a call to action, challenging us to move beyond surface-level connections to build authentic, transformative alliances that tackle the root causes of inequities. 💬 Key Discussions: How systemic anti-Blackness and colorism harm progress and how we can actively dismantle them. The shared health and economic challenges Black and Latino communities face—and why addressing them benefits everyone. Real-life stories of advocacy, resilience, and triumph in the fight for equity and inclusion. Strategies for reshaping systems to prioritize community-led solutions. ✨ Featuring Julissa’s inspiring journey from an undocumented immigrant to a nationally recognized health equity leader, this episode offers hope and direction for those ready to take bold steps toward justice. 💡 Niasha reminds us, “Solidarity is more than standing together—it’s working together to create meaningful change.” 🎧 Listen to the finale now and join the movement toward a more equitable future.
In this powerful episode, host Niasha Fray and guest Julissa Soto confront the barriers dividing Black and Latino communities in health equity and beyond. With personal anecdotes, bold strategies, and data-backed insights, they unpack the systemic inequities that persist—and how grassroots efforts can bridge gaps to create lasting change. 💬 Key Highlights: The critical role of cultural validation and community-led advocacy in addressing health inequities. How Julissa’s innovative approach vaccinated 40,000 Latinos in Colorado, proving that access, not hesitancy, is the real issue. Solutions for overcoming funding challenges and fostering partnerships that work for both Black and Latino communities. Why meeting people where they are—with dignity and respect—is the foundation of effective outreach. ✨ Julissa Soto, an award-winning advocate and health equity trailblazer, shares inspiring stories of resilience and action, from organizing vaccine clinics in unconventional spaces to leading systemic change with compassion and determination. 🎧 Don’t miss this episode filled with actionable insights for advancing health equity and building solidarity across communities. 👉 Subscribe and listen now on your favorite podcast platform. #QuestionsYouDidntAsk #HealthEquity #BlackAndLatinoUnity #SocialJustice #CommunityAdvocacy #CulturalValidation #PublicHealthSolutions
🎙️ Episode 2: Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need In this raw and powerful episode of Questions You Didn’t Ask, host Niasha Fray is joined by Julissa Soto, a trailblazing advocate for Latino health equity, to explore the challenges and untapped potential of solidarity between Black and Latino communities. Together, they delve into: Medical mistrust and systemic inequities that force communities to find creative ways to survive. Racism and colorism within and between communities, and how they perpetuate stereotypes and division. The power of unity: Why collaboration between Black and Latino communities is key to overcoming oppression and building a better future. Julissa shares candid stories, like relying on meat markets for healthcare access, and the painful realities of discrimination both as a Latina and as part of a Black-Latino family. Her message is clear: “If Black and Brown communities unite, we’ll create unstoppable change.” As the holiday season reminds us of connection and reflection, this is the perfect time to tune in and prepare for the work ahead in 2025. 💛 Learn more about Julissa Soto: julissasoto.com
In "Ready or Not: Real Talk Black and Latino Communities Need," Niasha Fray is joined by health equity powerhouse Julissa Soto for an honest and impactful conversation. They explore shared struggles between Black and Latino communities, from navigating systemic racism to breaking cultural barriers, all while highlighting actionable paths to solidarity.
What does justice look like when systemic inequities persist? In the finale of Justice or JustUs? How Law, Health, and Equity Collide in America, host Niasha Fray reconnects with Jesse McCoy II, JD, to uncover bold solutions and reflect on the resilience of communities fighting for equity. This episode takes the conversation further, focusing on: How grassroots movements are challenging entrenched power structures and reclaiming rights. The role of legal education and advocacy in equipping marginalized communities to navigate injustice. Why restorative justice, reimagined policies, and coalition-building are key to creating sustainable change. With a mix of candid dialogue and forward-thinking strategies, this episode closes the series with a call to action: reimagine systems, invest in communities, and build a more equitable future. ✨ Don’t miss this engaging finale to the Justice or JustUs? series!