from Anissa Durham
Join Word In Black and STAT on Tuesday, September 10 at 10:00 a.m. PT/1:00 p.m. ET for a thought-provoking discussion about the intersection of race, health, and societal expectations in the era of modern obesity treatments.
This event will examine the impact of drugs like Ozempic on the black community.
Register here
Hear Black people across the country share their experiences with weight loss, systematic discrimination, and pressure to live in a larger body. This conversation will address affordability, access, and the legacy of anti-Black attitudes in healthcare. Dive into these critical issues and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges Black people face today.
Selected speakers
- David BrankerPhotographer and visual artist
- Anissa DurhamHealth Data Reporter, Word in Black
- Michel Hobson, MA Ed, L&DSenior Consultant, Learning and Development
- Sudi KayCEO, Cosmic by Sudi Kay; former teacher
- Crystal MilnerImage editor, STAT
- Nicholas St. FleurGeneral assignment reporter; Deputy Head of Editorial Events, STAT (moderator)
