A Conversation With Dr. Notisha Massaquoi
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Did you know that Canada is the home of the most diverse black populations outside of the continent of Africa, representing a hundred and sixty-one groups in the Black Diaspora? Che had the honour of speaking with Professor Dr. Notisha Massaquoi; she is wild about data and is a tireless advocate for Black women's healthcare in Canada for over thirty years. Dr. Massaquoi holds a Ph.D. in Social Justice Education from the University of Toronto and OISE. In her early career, she established several organizations which served Black communities in Canada, including Africans in Partnership Against AIDS and Harambe Family Services. In addition, she served for two decades as the Executive Director of Women's Health in Women's Hands Community Health Centre in Toronto – the only Community Health Centre in North America, which provides specialized primary healthcare for Black and racialized women. Che had the opportunity to speak to Notisha a month ago be about a range of topics about Black Women's health, data, healthcare, white privilege, the imposter syndrome to black women's hair, Monique and hair bonnets. Please listen to this deep and provocative conversation with Dr. Massaquoi, share the show and tell us what you think.
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