Black Care Matters

Black Care Matters Black Care Matters is a podcast that centers Black nurses working in the Pacific Northwest.

In our final episode of Black Care Matters, we are honored to share Travis Nelson’s inspired story. It serves as a poign...
01/14/2025

In our final episode of Black Care Matters, we are honored to share Travis Nelson’s inspired story. It serves as a poignant testament to the daunting obstacles felt at the hands of white supremacy and the remarkable determination our Black community poses to cultivate a better future here in the Pacific Northwest.

It’s a forthright and remarkably encouraging finale, right here on Black Care Matters.

Tanisha shares her unique perspective coming from a nurse’s eyes, seeing the inherent beauty woven throughout the entire...
12/14/2024

Tanisha shares her unique perspective coming from a nurse’s eyes, seeing the inherent beauty woven throughout the entire spectrum of life, from its beginnings to its inevitable conclusion.

It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss here on Black Care Matters.

Midwife Annie Johnson takes us on an adventure, honestly exploring how she navigated going from the playgrounds of Berke...
11/14/2024

Midwife Annie Johnson takes us on an adventure, honestly exploring how she navigated going from the playgrounds of Berkeley California to the white walls of the ivy leagues, the whole time being sure to be true to herself in order to find her people.

It’s an episode full of equal parts laughter and whimsy, only on Black Care Matters.

Deidre Greene shares with us how growing up in a predominantly Black community in New Jersey, helped propel her into a p...
10/14/2024

Deidre Greene shares with us how growing up in a predominantly Black community in New Jersey, helped propel her into a position of leadership in nursing. Then, becoming a nurse practitioner here in Oregon, she faced challenges navigating the minefield of white supremacy, from her daughter’s school to her church community of 20-plus-years turned their back on racial justice.

It’s a conversation full of profound honest reflection, only on Black Care Matters.

New episode out now! 🌿 Kendra Howard delves into her awakening to the stark inequalities surrounding her as a nurse. In ...
09/16/2024

New episode out now! 🌿 Kendra Howard delves into her awakening to the stark inequalities surrounding her as a nurse. In this episode we explore how, during her education and early career, she became aware of her own privilege. These realizations became a motivating force for her to pursue a re-education, seeking guidance from teachers who are BIPOC.

Join her as she shares how these experiences shaped her commitment to advocacy, pushing her to challenge systemic biases, here on Black Care Matters.

Representation Matters
09/16/2024

Representation Matters

🎶 Angel Harris takes us on a journey through her impactful 22-year career in nursing. From confronting the overt presenc...
08/14/2024

🎶 Angel Harris takes us on a journey through her impactful 22-year career in nursing. From confronting the overt presence of racism in the segregated South to navigating Oregon’s more subtle forms of discrimination, she shares how these experiences have shaped her work. Along the way, she discusses her role as president of the local chapter of the NAACP and how it influenced her advocacy even in healthcare.

It’s a soul-stirring conversation that inspires us all to confront biases no matter who we are, only on Black Care Matters.

In our newest episode, Marnash Cetz walks us through attending nursing school during a global pandemic. How she almost w...
07/14/2024

In our newest episode, Marnash Cetz walks us through attending nursing school during a global pandemic. How she almost walked away from the nursing profession within just a couple of months but inevitably found her way to rewrite her future.

Episode 6 is available now, wherever you listen!

White privilege isn’t just about what you say; it’s about what you choose not to say.
07/07/2024

White privilege isn’t just about what you say; it’s about what you choose not to say.

Happy Juneteenth! Mark your calendars for a community event inspired by this amazing podcast!August 10, 2024 Join us as ...
06/19/2024

Happy Juneteenth! Mark your calendars for a community event inspired by this amazing podcast!
August 10, 2024 Join us as we share stories and support about dismantling racism in healthcare. This event is free, food and gifts will be provided!

03/12/2024

Violet Larry has a wealth of experience in the nursing field, she worked in public health for more than 20 years! Her episode is one to cherish and learn from. Its airs 3/14/2024. Don't miss it!

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