Episode notes
In this powerful episode, we explore the painful and all-too-common experience of being denied service, care, or opportunity simply because of race. Through personal stories, expert commentary, and historical context, we confront the emotional and systemic toll of racial discrimination in settings like healthcare, education, housing, and beyond. Our guest, a healthcare professional and equity advocate, shares her own experience of being turned away while seeking care—unpacking how implicit bias, institutional racism, and cultural neglect intersect to perpetuate harm.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- What it feels like to be dismissed or ignored due to racial identity
- The long-term emotional and psychological effects of these encounters
- How racism manifests in everyday institutions
- Strategies for advocacy, ...