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Nurah Speaks is a weekly podcast that tugs at the soul and consciousness of the black community. Nurah Speaks listeners will hear unique perspectives on topics such as education, youth empowerment, women's impact, community engagement, youth violence prevention and more.
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- Sep 15, 2026
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- Jul 7, 2026
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(Ep 284) Youth And Gambling (opens the original)
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In this episode, I’m having an important conversation about gambling, online betting, and the growing impact these activities can have on our young people. Gambling advertisements are everywhere. We see them during sporting events, on television, across social media, on YouTube, and through the apps and platforms our young people use every day. The messaging often makes gambling look exciting, glamorous and harmless. But what we don't see in those advertisements is what can happen when gambling
(Ep 283) Take A Breath! (opens the original)
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In this episode of Nurah Speaks, I’m reflecting on the many issues competing for our attention—from news reports of wars and natural disasters to economic hardships with rising costs of gas and food to racial conflict plus the everyday responsibilities of working, studying, raising children, caring for aging parents, supporting our spouses and serving our communities. Sometimes, we simply need to take a breath. If you’re someone who cares deeply, stays involved, serves others, and is constantly
(Ep 282) Preparing Students For The School Year (opens the original)
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As summer winds down and a new school year begins, I’m sharing five practical ways parents, caregivers and families can help young people prepare for a successful school year . Whether school has already started in your community or is just around the corner, these strategies can help children and teens transition into the structure and expectations of a new academic year. Subscribe to Nurah Speaks on YouTube and follow the podcast on your favorite streaming platform. Be sure to like, share and
(Ep 281) Six Leading Causes of Death for Black Americans (opens the original)
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In Episode 281, I build on my recent Know Your Numbers series by sharing data from the CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics on the six leading causes of death for Black Americans: Heart disease Cancer Unintentional injuries Stroke Diabetes Assault and homicide I break down each of these causes and explore the risk factors that contribute to them—from high blood pressure, poor diet, physical inactivity, obesity and tobacco use to distracted driving, medication-related injuries, falls and v
(Ep 280) Know Your Numbers: Body Weight (opens the original)
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In this final episode of my ' Know Your Numbers' series, I focus on body weight and why understanding this health metric is just as important as knowing your blood pressure, blood sugar, and cholesterol. My goal isn't to promote fake beauty standards or shame anyone about their weight—it's to encourage all of us to pursue better health through informed choices. In This Episode, I Discuss: • Why body weight is an important health indicator.• How Body Mass Index (BMI) can be a useful screening too
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