"My Sister Called", ----- a weekly radio show designed to engage, empower, and energize
6 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 9 years ago - ★★★ - 2 ratingsWelcome to “My Sister Called”-- blogging the way to better health and stronger communities. To do this, requires that we also exercise our civic responsibilities by blogging into health legislation and policy-making at the national and local level. We owe this to ourselves, our communities and to our generations to come. Let’s take it from the kitchen table, to the front porch, to the Congress – we’re on our way … So, on your mark, get ready, get set, let’s blogg (LB).
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February 13, 2015 14:38Still Sitting on the Fence #GetCovered Conversation with Dr. Joycelyn Elders at http://youtu.be/r_39TU_furc My Sister called to say that there is this #Get Cover, Stay Covered telephone conversation out there with Joycelyn Elders. She said you know Dr. Elders is the 15th U.S. Surgeon General. My sister said I should listen to that conversation because I am one of those who still have not gotten around to getting health care insurance. So, guess what, I am going to do myself and Sister...
Affordable Care Act Law Victory
June 29, 2012 00:23 - 779 KB application/pdfSupreme Court rules in favor of the Affordable Care Act Law Read the Supreme Court's decision here
Honoring the Life and Legacy of Mrs. Rosa Parks
October 29, 2005 04:12Good evening welcome to My Sister Called, we greet you this evening on a sad -- yet honoring note. Sad about the passing of one of the greatest sojourners of our lifetime, Mrs. Rosa Parks, really our Honorable Rose Parks for what she meant and will continue to mean to Black America in particular and to the rest of the nation and world in general. You may even recall her remarks at a 1988 celebration in her honor where she said, "I am leaving this legacy to all of you ... to bring peace, justi...
It's up to us...Isn't it?
August 31, 2005 02:15My Sister called about the adverse state of health in the African American Community. Specifically comments on the Secretary's Task Force on Black and Minority Health. 20-years old and counting -- where do you want to go from here?
My Sister Called, her name is Fredette West!
August 02, 2005 18:15Several Years ago, I receIved a call about supporting the Congressional Black Caucus's Health Brain Trust. It was then I was introduced to Fredette West, then, Chief of Staff, to Congressman Louis Stokes, (D) Cleveland Ohio. Rep. Stokes had been a lifelong friend of my Cousin, State Representative Ike Thompson, Shaker Heights Ohio, so I was more than please to get on board. Today, Congressman Stokes is retired, Cousin Ike has gone on to his reward, but My Sister Fredette is still in the mi...
About West
July 27, 2005 20:22Recognized for legislative and health advocacy work at the national and local level to help improve the health of Blacks and other communities of color, Fredette West is the founder of the African American Health Alliance (AAHA) and of FDWest Network Associates, each of which are committed to the elimination of racial and ethnic disparities in health and healthcare, and to ensuring access to quality healthcare for all. West also chairs the Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities Coalition. With ...