The Intersection of Crystal R. Emery Podcast

Numerous studies and media outlets have given us the same message: COVID-19 is more dangerous, more debilitating, more fatal for Black and Brown people in the United States than for Whites. In this episode, Crystal discusses what the underlying reason is, and why COVID-19 is just the most recent addition to a long list of injustices endured by the Black and Brown community at the hands of our healthcare system. 

On today’s episode, we are joined by Iris Wagstaff, STEM Program Director at the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

What is the deadliest disease in America? And how do we fight it? In this episode, Crystal discusses how racism in hospitals and doctor's offices can be more lethal for Black and Brown Americans than any illness. 

No good deed goes unpunished. Working towards diversity, equity, and inclusion can mean that people who don't want things to change will wound you. In this episode, Crystal discusses how she, like Frodo, has persevered despite all the wounds she has received in her journey to eradicate evil.

Slavery is alive and well in America and around the world. In today's episode, Crystal speaks with fellow AAAS IF/THEN ambassador Davina Durgana, whose work includes creating statistical models to identify, track, and ultimately prevent modern slavery.