On Health

artwork courtesy of Tacoumba T. Aiken

Black Market Reads: On Health is a collaboration with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, as part of Blue Cross’ long-term commitment to improving the health of Minnesota communities and ensuring that all people have opportunities to live the healthiest lives possible. Bukata Hayes, vice president of racial and health equity and chief equity officer at Blue Cross, joins Lissa Jones as co-host for the series.

Episode 8 – Lisa Williamson Rosenberg, Mirror Me

Episode 7 – Sarah Labrie, No One Gets to Fall Apart

Episode 6 – Danez Smith, BLUFF

Episode 5 – Taiyon Coleman, Traveling Without Moving: Essays from a Black Woman Trying to Survive in America

Episode 4 – Sarai Johnson, Grown Women

Episode 3 – Dr. Rachel R. Hardeman, Center for Antiracism Research for Health Equity

Episode 2 – Dolen Perkins-Valdez, Take My Hand

Episode 1 – Linda Villarosa, UNDER THE SKIN – The Hidden Toll of Racism on Health in America

BONUS Episode – Rose McGee, Can’t Nobody Make a Sweet Potato Pie Like Our Mama AND Kumbayah: The Story of Juneteenth