The Ebony Tower is a podcast designed to generate dialogue around the experiences of young scholars of color. In particular, we are interested in naming the issues that impact the success and well being of young black and brown scholars and offering resources and advice to overcome those hurdles. The Ebony Tower hopes to serve as a source of inspiration and support for young black and brown scholars who seek to thrive in the ivory tower.
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The Ebony Tower is a podcast designed to generate dialogue around the experiences of young scholars of color. In particular, we are interested in naming the issues that impact the success and well being of young black and brown scholars and offering resources and advice to overcome those hurdles. The Ebony Tower hopes to serve as a source of inspiration and support for young black and brown scholars who seek to thrive in the ivory tower.
Episode 12: Tales From the Tower: Pregnancy, Health, and Parenting in Graduate School
The Ebony Tower
43 minutes 16 seconds
6 years ago
Episode 12: Tales From the Tower: Pregnancy, Health, and Parenting in Graduate School
In this episode of Tales from the Tower, Whitney shares her story of managing postpartum complications, dismissive healthcare providers, a diagnosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy, and parenthood while also navigating graduate school. Whitney, Daphne, and Rachel also discuss how race and social capital shape the healthcare experiences and outcomes of black women.
*This episode is sponsored by Taupe Coat. Visit their site today: www.taupecoat.com*
Resources:
Why America's Black Mothers and Babies Are in a Life-or-Death Crisis - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/11/magazine/black-mothers-babies-death-maternal-mortality.html
Black Mothers Respond to Our Cover Story on Maternal Mortality - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/magazine/black-mothers-respond-to-our-cover-story-on-maternal-mortality.html
Preeclampsia Strikes African American Women Hard - https://www.preeclampsia.org/get-involved/advocacy-efforts/53-health-information/532-preeclampsia-strikes-african-american-women-hard
The Ebony Tower
The Ebony Tower is a podcast designed to generate dialogue around the experiences of young scholars of color. In particular, we are interested in naming the issues that impact the success and well being of young black and brown scholars and offering resources and advice to overcome those hurdles. The Ebony Tower hopes to serve as a source of inspiration and support for young black and brown scholars who seek to thrive in the ivory tower.
