Episode 11

“Some girls start out timid and afraid their own bodies. Most of those young girls took decades to understand why, but this girl, now sociologist and race scholar, ran to what she feared and as a result is now empowering whole communities to do the same. She says she’s not done, and I believe her. Come in hear why as we hear from Dr. Raja Staggers, a “round and brown,” sociologist, race scholar, and Executive Director of The CHEER Institute. Stay with us on this ride through the life of another F50Woman.”

We Talk About…

·         Understanding assertiveness

·         Self-acceptance

·         Fear of your own body

·         Health Equity

·         Aids

·         What a healthy community really means

·         The effect of space on community health

·         The importance of physical activity and carving out the time for yourself

·         The need for openness and honesty in your family’s health history

·         The mentor who just showed up

·         Encouraging mentorship

Quotes She Served Up:

“I’m not done”

“We all need each other; we are all parts of the puzzle”

Why Evil Spreads Faster than Love: “Ignorance to the truth that we all need each other.”

Recommended Book:  ”Sisters of the Yam,” by Bell Hooks

One thing I must do every day: Brush my Teeth… Drink Coffee

Contact Information:

Facebook: CHEER Institute

Email: Raja@cheerinstitute.org

Website: www.cheerinstitute.org

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