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Black History Month and Poison

As Black History Month draws to a close, we take a closer look at an organization that’s quietly shaped generations of opportunity. Dr. Walter Kimbrough, Executive Vice President at UNCF joined me to talk about the legacy and future of the United Negro College Fund. AND would you know what to do if you or someone you were with was poisoned? It happens to someone every few seconds in our country. I discussed the dangers with Dr. Krys Johnson, Epidemiologist for America's Poison CentersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hearts and Hospitals

For some reason, when we think of heart disease in our country, we think it only affects men. But, the number of women diagnosed with heart disease every year is significant. Celina Gorre CEO of WomenHeart and I discussed the disconnect. AND, you’d think a hospital is one of the safest places you could go in our society, but that hasn’t always been the case. But, not for the reasons you’d think. Dr Chris DeRienzo, Chief Physician Executive and Senior Vice President at the American Hospital Association told me about the strides they’ve made in improving outcomes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black History and Eating Disorders

Manny Munoz discusses the history behind Black History Month this year because, if the math is right, this marks the 50th anniversary of our country officially recognizing February as Black History Month. Manny Munoz spoke with the Rev. Dr. Terrlyn Curry Avery, author of Dismantling Racism: Healing Separation From the Inside Out, about its history and continued significance. AND, eating disorders affect millions of Americans, yet they are still widely misunderstood and often go undetected until serious harm is done. Registered dietitian Lee Cotton spoke with Manny Munoz about that issue and about February being National Eating Disorders Awareness Month.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big Game and Black History Month

Sunday evening well over 100-million Americans will be tuning in to watch the Super Bowl, but many wont be watching for the game or even the halftime show, they’ll be watching for the ads. Dave Shoffner of SpotBowl.Com AND, as we celebrate Black History Month, I thought it interesting to share an often overlooked chapter in American History an alliance between Native Americans and formerly Enslaved Black Families. Recounted in The book: The Free and the Dead – the untold story of the Black Seminole Chief, the Indigenous Rebel and America’s Forgotten War, by Jamie HolmesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DonorsChoose and Scams

IHeartRadio has been conducting a Thank a Teacher Campaign. That campaign has been powered by DonorsChoose. Manny Munoz got an update on the campaign from Alix Guerrier, the CEO of DonorsChoose. AND, more than 40 million Americans lost tens of billions of dollars last year alone to fraud, scams, and identity theft. Jonathan Walton is a victim-turned scam artist vigilante. He detailed his experience and how we can avoid becoming victims in his book titled Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.