
Black Care Matters
Welcome to "Black Care Matters." The show where we honor the unique experiences of Black nurses working in the Pacific Northwest.
Podcasting since 2024 • 13 episodes
Black Care Matters
Latest Episodes
Ep 12 - Travis Nelson RN
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 comm...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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34:16

Ep 11 - Tanisha Jarvis RN
Embark with us on Tanisha‘s transformative journey, where she demonstrates that despite the challenges within a predominantly white culture, it’s never too late to pursue a career and healthcare. Discover how she courageously voiced critiques o...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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26:46

Ep 10 - Annie Johnson CNM
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 p...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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36:30

Ep 9 - Deidre Greene ANP
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 mi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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27:35

Ep 8 - Kendra Howard RN, BSN, RNC-OB
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 f...
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Episode 8
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29:09
