On the first Friday of every month, we will be giving a shout-out to a health-related blog, podcast or vlog that we think you should check-out! This month we wanted to give a shout-out to Black Blog, which “focus[ses] on Black Studies, Black Med Education, Black Health, Black life, Black research, and Black issues”. Black Blog is written by Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, the fourth James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies at Dalhousie University. Here is an excerpt from the first Black Blog installment:
“Black Studies is a vast discipline which exists beyond humanities and social sciences. The JRJ Chair in the Faculty of Medicine is a reminder of this: Black studies is a necessary intervention into the field of medical education and public health in Canada and discussions of Black health equity. Medicine, medical practice, and health do not live outside of culture. The development of medical education, procedures and practices happened (and happens) within the social/cultural. Black studies in medical education and public health interrogates the parameters of what makes someone healthy and the system of health care in which we exist. The myth of racism-free field is deadly.”
-Dr. OmiSoore Dryden
Read Dr. Dryden’s most recent blogpost here: Black Lives Matter And Racism In Health Care.
Dr. OmiSoore Dryden, James R. Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies
February 1st marks the beginning of African Heritage Month. To kick off this month we wanted to highlight some important resources and events happening at Dalhousie and in Nova Scotia.
The provincial theme of African Heritage Month this year is “Through Our Eyes: The Voices of African Nova Scotians”. This year’s theme explores the history, legacy, culture and achievements of African Nova Scotians, delving into topics including the effects of anti-black racism, African Nova Scotian trailblazers, and historic African Nova Scotian communities. Visit the official website to learn more and for the official calendar of events.
African Heritage Month 2022 poster
The Halifax Public Libraries are celebrating African Heritage Month with a number of exciting events, including: Learn to Make Fufu with Mary’s African Cuisine, Virtual Puppet Show: African Heritage Month, and Storytime: Animals of Africa. Visit the libraries website to learn more about the community members involved, see the gallery of videos, and explore their numerous reading lists.
Visit the Dalhousie Human Rights & Equity Services website to learn more about what is happening at Dalhousie during African History Month. From a Virtual Flag Launch, to panel discussions – be sure to view the full list of events.
Finally, don’t forget to follow PLANS (Promoting Leadership in health for African Nova Scotians) on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram, to see their weekly “Faces in Black Health” social media highlights.