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Decolonizing Science Decolonizing Science
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Decolonizing Science is a grassroots organization and podcast run entirely by a black scientist currently obtaining their PhD in the field of biological sciences. The goal is to bridge the gap between activism and science by educating underprivileged communities and everyday people. The topics Decolonizing Science seeks to shed light on are environmental racism, health disparities and discrimination in the medical and research fields. We need to deconstruct colonial ideologies that have dictated and defined our understanding of science and medicine.
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Understanding the COVID-19 vaccine with Dr. Ben Danielson
Tune in this week for a deep dive about the COVID-19 vaccine and its relationship to our community health, systemic racism, and the evolution of disease. Dr. Ben Danielson is a beloved black pediatrician in Seattle that has made it his passion to offer insight on the vaccine creation process, and hesitancy in an accessible, compassionate manner.
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience -
Discussing the Experiences Black Patients in the Medical Setting with Tamorah Lewis
In this episode I speak with Tamorah Lewis, a black neonatal pharmacologist about the "systematic de-prioritization" of black patients as she calls it. We discuss how racism ties to the health of black populations, specifically black mothers and children in this country. We also discuss why there is sometimes push back in conversations about racism in medicine, and how this is not only harmful, but preventable once we learn to be committed to antiracism through education and greater understanding of each other.
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience -
Breathe for Kaloni
Breathe for Kaloni! What happened to 12 year old Kaloni should not happen to any black child. Kaloni was a victim of medical racism and negligence. Tune in to this most recent episode of Decolonizing Science to get the story from the family and find out what happened before the march tomorrow!
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience -
The Ecology of Racism with Chris Schell
This week we get a lesson and conversation with Chris Schell, PhD, professor at University of Washington Tacoma. Chris studies the ecological impact of racism in urban environments. We discuss environmental racism, how wildlife species in cities indicate human health, and how black folks have been left out of conversations about climate change and why that is so harmful.
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience -
Being a Black Woman In Science with 500 Women Scientists
Happy International Women's Day! This week we are joined by Nicole Williams and Lauren Edwards who are both brilliant black women and members a non-profit called 500 Women Scientists which strives to make "science open, inclusive and accessible by fighting racism, patriarchy and oppressive societal norms".
https://500womenscientists.org/
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience -
What Does Indigenous Health Equity Look Like? A Conversation with Dr. Myra Parker
In this episode we are joined by Dr. Myra Parker, Indigenous scientist and assistant professor in the Center for the Studies of Health and Risk Behavior in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences in the University of Washington School of Medicine. Myra has dedicated her life to promoting Indigenous health equity and bringing attentions to the physical and mental health disparities that impact Indigenous communities.
For podcast information and sources visit:
https://www.decolonizingscience.org
To support Decolonizing Science:
Venmo: @decolonizingscience
CashApp: $decolonizingscience
Customer Reviews
Important Podcast
Ashley brings needed voices and perspective into conversations about science and medicine. She does so with an engaging manner and sense of urgency around big topics.
Super informative podcast!
Ashley is very knowledgeable about the subject matter. She brings on guests whose voices are not heard or underrepresented in the mainstream media. I’m glad I listened- I learned a lot. Everyone in science could benefit from this podcast.
Really freaking important!!!
The host, Ashley, really knows her info to begin with, but also does a really great job facilitating criticism of popular views on science and medicine. The guests are amazing too! Everyone involved in this podcast is doing super critical work in making this info accessible.