Act II will begin right where we left off, realizing the impact of segregation is real life and not a conspiracy theory, and asking the question so what can we actually do about this and what is public health’s role? Join us as we continue to interrogate the status quo and unravel how these systemic barriers are not just cultural but critical drivers of health disparities for marginalized communities. This isn’t just a conversation about music—it’s about the deep, ongoing connections between exclusion and health across the world.

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Why isn’t Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter” considered country music? And what could that have to do with COVID-19, the opioid crisis, and redlining? In this BUCKIIN’ episode, Dr. B Fran is joined by Dr. Tori Cowger from the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University to uncover the hidden threads and global connections between music, segregation, and health inequality. Part I takes a deep dive into the roots of segregation in United States, exploring how it continues to shape our lives in surprising and often invisible ways. Through the lens of Beyoncé’s exclusion from the country music genre, we examine how segregation—whether residential, racial, or occupational—creates unequal access to health services, education, safe neighborhoods, and even jobs.

Join us as we ring the alarm on the status quo and unravel how these systemic barriers are not just cultural but critical drivers of health disparities for marginalized communities. This isn’t just a conversation about music—it’s about the deep, ongoing connections between exclusion and health across the world.

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How do global racialization, colonialism, and xenophobia intersect with public health? As migration reshapes societies worldwide, it’s more important than ever to understand how race operates across different geographical contexts and how we can craft meaningful solutions for the communities we serve.

In this episode, Dr. B Fran is joined by special guest Dr. Tanisha Spratt from King’s College London for an engaging discussion on the complex realities of experiencing race and culture across the US, UK, South Africa, and beyond. Through the case study of Tyla, we explore transnational Black solidarity, the nuances of race, and how these factors influence both our physical and mental well-being. Together, we’ll challenge the notion of viewing racial groups as monolithic and discuss what it takes to truly be culturally competent when delivering interventions, developing policy, and building genuine human connections.

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