Episode notes
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.
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Keywords
health equityhealth disparitiessocial justicecommunity advocacyEquity in HealthcareBlack and Latino UnityCultural ValidationPublic Health Solutions