Public Health Joy: Community Power, Health Equity, and Leadership in Action

← Public Health Joy: Community Power, Health Equity, and Leadership in Action5 jun · 24 min

S5 EP 9 - The National Black Researchers Week Returns: Carrying Forward Our Legacy

S5 EP 9 - The National Black Researchers Week Returns: Carrying Forward Our Legacy5 jun24 min

<p>In this episode of The Public Health Joy Podcast, Dr. Joyee Washington shares the deeply personal story behind National Black Researchers Week — why it was created, what it has meant to the community, and why she is committed to carrying it forward this year.</p><p> </p><p>This episode is about more than an event. It&#39;s about honoring the vision of someone who poured everything into making space for Black researchers, and making sure that vision does not die. In a season where so much has been taken, we are choosing to build, to gather, and to show up for one another.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Points From This Episode:</strong></p><ul><li><p>The origin and significance of National Black Researchers Week [00:32 – 08:30]</p></li><li><p>Leonora O&#39;Quara&#39;s legacy and impact [03:45 – 15:20]</p></li><li><p>Community support and collaboration among Black researchers [15:20 – 23:00]</p></li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and, leave a review! For more transcripts, show notes, and more visit: <a href="https://joyeewashington.com/public-health-joy-season-5/" target="_blank">Click Here</a></p>