I'm Not Yelling! I'm Dominican: First-Generation Caribbeanites Navigating Life - 31. Big Pharma: Unmasking the Profit-Driven Drug Cartel

31. Big Pharma: Unmasking the Profit-Driven Drug Cartel

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05/13/24 • 50 min

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I'm Not Yelling! I'm Dominican: First-Generation Caribbeanites Navigating Life

In Big Pharma, we raise awareness of the systemic issues in healthcare that disproportionately affect Black, Brown, and Latino communities. We explore the impact of cultural identity clashes, from misinformation about medications to barriers in accessing holistic care. This thought-provoking episode challenges generational cycles of dependency while inspiring community-driven advocacy and the pursuit of informed decision-making.

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