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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

DocumentaryOriginal

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.

documentaryscholarpoet
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BLU Talk: The Healing Power of Poetry and Science

BLU TalkBLU Talk Series

Dr. Mendenhall delivers a powerful BLU Talk on how poetry and genomics intersect to tell the stories of Black women's resilience across generations.

BLU Talkpoetryscience
52:10

Lecture: Structural Violence and Health Disparities

LectureUniversity of Illinois

A comprehensive lecture examining how structural violence impacts the health of marginalized communities, with a focus on evidence-based policy solutions.

lecturestructural violencehealth disparities
24:30

Interview: Democratizing Health Through Community

InterviewNPR Illinois

Dr. Mendenhall discusses her vision for democratizing health innovation and creating wellness spaces in underserved communities.

interviewhealthcommunity
12:15

Poetry Reading: Circles of Healing

PoetryKrannert Center

A moving poetry reading from Dr. Mendenhall's collection exploring themes of ancestral healing, community resilience, and the power of collective memory.

poetryhealingancestors
35:20

Community Wellness Workshop: Youth Health Workers

CommunityCommunity Health Initiative

Highlights from a community wellness workshop training youth health workers to bring health innovation to their neighborhoods.

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