Public Health Still Gets Weird About Black Sexuality with Kahlia Phillips
What’s the Kiki?
In this episode, we get into:
The failures and gaps in sex education
Black sexuality and cultural stigma
Storytelling as a tool for liberation and healing
Community-centered approaches to health education
The intersection of capitalism, race, and public health
In This Episode
In this episode, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Kalia Phillips to unpack the reality of sex education, Black sexuality, public health, and the power of storytelling in liberation and community healing. From growing up with limited conversations around sexual health to challenging the way schools teach sex education, this conversation explores why so many people feel unprepared, misinformed, or ashamed when it comes to sexuality.
Kalia shares her unconventional journey from accounting to public health and discusses how capitalism, race, mental health, and education all shape the way communities experience sexual health. Together, they challenge harmful narratives, discuss comprehensive sex education, and explore why authentic representation and community-driven approaches matter.
If you’re interested in public health, sex education reform, Black health, mental health, activism, community health, or culturally relevant education, this episode offers honest conversation, reflection, and practical insight.
Connect with Kahlia Phillips
Instagram: Black Sex Ed Project
Facebook: Sexploratory Studies
Twitter: Black Sex Ed Project
Podcast: Sexploratory Studies
Website: https://www.theblksexedproject.com/
Writings: K. Phillips – Medium
Writings: Kahlia Phillips, Author at Scalawag
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