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Explore Dr. Mendenhall's lectures, documentary films, BLU Talks, interviews, and poetry readings — a living archive of scholarship, art, and community healing.
Scholar. Poet. Healer.
The Ruby Mendenhall Story
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Scholar. Poet. Healer. — The Ruby Mendenhall Story
A documentary exploring the life and work of Dr. Ruby Mendenhall, a transdisciplinary scholar using genomics, history, and art to explore the resilience of Black women and the democratization of health.
BLU Talk: The Healing Power of Poetry and Science
Dr. Mendenhall delivers a powerful BLU Talk on how poetry and genomics intersect to tell the stories of Black women's resilience across generations.
Lecture: Structural Violence and Health Disparities
A comprehensive lecture examining how structural violence impacts the health of marginalized communities, with a focus on evidence-based policy solutions.
Interview: Democratizing Health Through Community
Dr. Mendenhall discusses her vision for democratizing health innovation and creating wellness spaces in underserved communities.
Poetry Reading: Circles of Healing
A moving poetry reading from Dr. Mendenhall's collection exploring themes of ancestral healing, community resilience, and the power of collective memory.
Community Wellness Workshop: Youth Health Workers
Highlights from a community wellness workshop training youth health workers to bring health innovation to their neighborhoods.
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