Black Care Matters

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 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.

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 of the education system’s racialized shortcomings, carving out essential support systems for black nurses here in the Northwest.  As our conversation unfolds, 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.

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

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 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.

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 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.