Join Word In Black and STAT on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 10 a.m. PT/ 1 p.m. ET for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of race, health, and societal expectations in the age of modern obesity treatments.
This event will explore the impact of drugs like Ozempic on the Black community.
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Hear from Black voices nationwide as they share their experiences with weight loss, systemic discrimination, and the pressures of living in a larger body. This conversation will address affordability, access, and the legacy of anti-Blackness in health care. Engage with these crucial issues and gain a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by Black individuals today.
Featured Speakers
- Davvon Branker, photographer and visual artist
- Anissa Durham, health data reporter, Word in Black
- Michel Hobson, M.A. Ed, L&D, senior consultant, learning and development
- Sudi Kay, CEO, Cosmic by Sudi Kay; former teacher
- Crystal Milner, picture editor, STAT
- Nicholas St. Fleur, general assignment reporter; associate director of editorial events, STAT (moderator)
Ozempic Tales:
- Black Voices, Black Bodies: Life in the Age of Ozempic — How do Black people feel about their health, the new obesity drugs, and the relentless pressure to not be fat? Here are 14 people’s stories.
- New Obesity Drugs Are Seemingly Everywhere—Black Folks Feel Left Out — As new weight loss drugs come to market, Black patients and medical experts talk about weight bias, body image, and lack of health insurance.
- Why I Reported on Obesity and Diet Culture in Black America — I spent a year talking with Black Americans about weight loss, body image, and Ozempic. Here’s what I learned.
