Why Black Health is at Risk And How We Can Fix It

Macon Atlanta with Brent

📧 Subscribe to our newsletter for weekly insights on better living in Atlanta and discover more ways of mindful living, delivered straight to your inbox [https://www.maconatlanta.com/]🎧 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/vdpuWqtrvRY---ABOUT THE EPISODE In this episode of Macon Atlanta, Brent Macon sits down with Matthew McCurdy, Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH, to discuss public health, racial disparities in healthcare, and how structural racism impacts Black communities. ---⭐ Featured Guest: Matthew McCurdy, MPH About the Guest:Matthew McCurdy is a dedicated public health practitioner focused on creating innovative solutions to improve the health and well-being of marginalized communities. As the Executive Director and Co-Founder of BLKHLTH, he leads initiatives aimed at dismantling racism and improving Black health outcomes. Originally from Atlanta, Matthew holds degrees from Georgia State University and Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health. Connect with Matthew McCurdy:Instagram: [@blkhlth](https://www.instagram.com/blkhlth/?hl=en) LinkedIn: [Matthew McCurdy](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewxmccurdy/) ---🎙️ Host: Brent MaconBrent Macon is an Atlanta-based entrepreneur, investor, and podcast host. As a dad and spiritual seeker, he's passionate about exploring how technology can help us live better, more connected lives. Through his podcast Macon Atlanta, Brent talks with interesting people about big ideas, personal growth, and building a thriving community. He believes in balancing ambition with well-being and using business as a force for good.Connect With Brent:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maconatlanta/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbyBo_7H2OpMjJ2m3mRBDng/Twitter/X: ⁠https://x.com/MaconAtlanta/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Macon-Atlanta-61560549557983/?_rdr/---📺 About the Show:Macon Atlanta is a podcast exploring big questions, bold ideas, and better living with inspiring Atlantans. Host Brent Macon sits down with innovators and thought leaders from diverse fields to delve into their stories, insights, and visions for creating a better world with more thriving.---If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star review / like & comment to help others discover the show. You can also tweet @MaconAtlanta with your feedback, ideas, or thoughts about the episodes, and we'll personally thank you for tuning in 🙏.---Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction to Making Atlanta Podcast00:00:22 - Defining Public Health: "Everything is Public Health"00:01:20 - The Journey to Founding Black Health00:02:29 - Police Violence as a Public Health Issue00:03:53 - Racism as a Structural Health Issue00:05:57 - Black Health's Business Model and Partners00:07:20 - Success Stories vs. Ineffective Approaches00:08:55 - Challenging Victim-Blaming in Public Health00:10:01 - Advil Partnership and Healthcare Education00:11:38 - Defining Success in Public Health Work00:14:34 - Equal Life Expectancy as The Ultimate Goal00:15:38 - A Message to Well-Intentioned White Moderates00:17:54 - Imagining a Future with Equitable Health00:20:30 - Discussion on Privatization vs. Public Resources00:23:21 - Community Resources and Economic Barriers00:25:10 - Alternative Avenues for Creating Impact00:27:39 - Historical Intersection of Anti-Communism and Racism00:29:46 - American Capitalism as Racialized Capitalism00:32:37 - The Problem of Civic Disengagement00:34:39 - Personal Approach to Systemic Change00:36:46 - Building Connection Through Truth and Responsibility00:39:29 - Establishing Care and Finding Impactful Levers00:41:38 - Personal Agency vs. Systemic Factors00:45:44 - Government's Role in Population Health00:49:40 - Closing Thoughts: Restructuring Relationships#MaconAtlanta #Podcast #PublicHealth #BLKHLTH #Atlanta #HealthcareEquity