S3:Ep:7 Celebrating Antiracist Healthcare in Birmingham – Part 2

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S3:Ep:7 Celebrating Antiracist Healthcare in Birmingham – Part 2
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Rebbecca Hemmings is joined by Melanin Moods, the team behind the Beyond the Fade Project, and Strawberry Words associate trainer Sipho Ndlovu. Dr Chanelle Dennis and Talisa Mesquitta  explore how barbershops, storytelling, and trusted community spaces are becoming vital locations for early intervention, mental health conversations, and wellbeing support.

This episode dives into:
– the origins and impact of the Beyond the Fade Project
– why culturally specific spaces can open doors traditional services often miss
– how grassroots organisations and public health teams can collaborate meaningfully
– the lived experiences that underpin this work and the compassion that sustains it

It is an inspiring, uplifting conversation that demonstrates the power of culture, creativity, and community expertise. For listeners who want to understand what antiracist healthcare looks like in real life, this episode offers practical wisdom and a deep sense of hope

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