Rooted & Rising
Grounded in Truth. Rising in Power. Reclaiming health for Black women
A Phoenix Health Movement broadcast series
Created in response to the persistent health inequities affecting Black women, the series brings together lived experience, expertise and leadership to move the conversation beyond awareness and towards action.
Each episode brings together women working at the forefront of change — from clinicians and researchers to advocates and community leaders — to share insight, challenge systems and highlight what needs to happen next.
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Latest Episode
Rooted & Rising – Episode 3
In Episode 3 of Rooted & Rising, Susan Cole and Dr Vanessa Apea explored some of the key health inequities continuing to affect Black women — including HIV prevention, menopause and maternal health. Leading HIV and sexual health consultant Dr Nneka Nwokolo...
Previous Episodes
Rooted & Rising – Episode 2
Episode 2 of Rooted & Rising explored storytelling, visibility, mental health and the systems shaping Black women’s health. Award-winning journalist Melissa Sigodo spoke about the devastating impact of Black women being overlooked in mainstream media, including...
Rooted & Rising – Episode 1
In the opening episode, Susan Cole and Dr Vanessa Apea set the tone for the series with a powerful call to move beyond awareness of health inequities and towards meaningful action. The conversation centres the realities behind these inequities, including maternal...