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Why I refuse to take an IQ test.
A few years ago, while in therapy, a psychologist wrote on an assessment report that I had a high IQ. They didn’t test me. They just noted, as a matter of fact. As my heart raced as I read the… Continue reading
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International Women’s Day 2025: food for thought.
Western feminism’s timeline explained to my 8-year-old African-Asian-European nephew: 1492 – Early 18th century – A handful of privileged European men gave themselves the right to rule the world and brutally shut the door behind them. Late 18th – Early… Continue reading
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Black History Month: Honoring Ancestral African Legacy in Healthcare & Medicine.
“If we stand tall, it is because we stand on the shoulders of many ancestors.” – African proverb. When we think of medical innovation, the vast contributions of sub-Saharan Africa are often overlooked. Yet, long before colonial narratives distorted or erased these… Continue reading
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Black History Month: How radical Self-Care empowers All Patient Advocates.
What is Radical Self-Care? Radical self-care is more than a trendy buzzword; it is a transformative practice rooted in activism, resilience, and the fight for social justice. While the concept has gained widespread popularity in recent years, its origins lie… Continue reading
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Black History Month – The forgotten history of African American patients standing against the first 21st-century drug based on 19th-century racial science
The Rise and Fall of BiDil, a heart failure drug : A Story of Science, Race, and Power BiDil was never just a pill. It symbolized the power dynamics in Western science, the illusion of objectivity, and the persistent failure… Continue reading
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A call for human-centric expertise in medical science.
As we return from the holiday break, I’m stepping into 2025 with renewed purpose. This year, I focus on expanding the conversations we’ve built around decolonizing science, reimagining health equity, and centering cultural healing. Last year, we explored the concept… Continue reading
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“Commemorating the Berlin Conference: Division, Exploitation, and Western Science’s Complicity — A Call for Transforming Global Healthcare”.
Today marks the anniversary of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, a pivotal event that shattered the sovereignty of the African continent in the continuation of a narcissistic enterprise that aimed to transform the world so it could reflect Europe’s grandiose… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Bonus Part 4)
Chapter 4: “If you are always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou. In 1837, during the golden age of the physician-scientist, ten years before Hungarian physician Ignaz Semmelweis proposed his… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Part 3)
The narrative explores the challenges of identity and the interconnectedness of humanity through the lens of personal and historical experiences of Black Americans and Africans. It emphasizes the importance of multidimensional perspectives over binary thinking, addressed issues of colonialism, and… Continue reading
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From expert-centric Western science to patient and authentic humanity’s self-empowerment: a thought-provoking journey. (Part 2)
Trigger warning: This content discusses the trauma of colonization. It includes descriptions of slavery and oppression, which may be distressing, especially for enslaved African descendants. Viewer discretion is advised. Chapter 2 “The Axe forgets; the tree remembers” – African proverb.… Continue reading
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