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Being Heard: Episode 1 – “It’s going to be really Black”

Health coach and podcast host Corey Dion Lewis wants the public to get real about the health disparities that harm and shorten the lives of Black folks.

Corey Dion Lewis, The Healthy Project Podcast host, and creator of the My City My Health Equity Summit on Nov. 11 at Mainframe Studios in downtown Des Moines. “It’s going to be really, really Black.” That’s how Corey Dion Lewis describes his inaugural My City My Health Equity Summit in Des Moines, Iowa. Forget some stuffy conference.

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Lewis told podcast hosts Lya and Dana he wants the public to get real about the health disparities that harm and shorten the lives of Black folks. With a sprinkle of Black art and music, Lewis, founder of the Healthy Project podcast, predicts it’s sure to be a vibe.

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Dana James is an award-winning writer who founded Black Iowa News in 2020 and the Black Iowa Newspaper in 2023. Born and raised in Des Moines, Dana tells stories that center Black Iowans’ lived experiences and amplify their voices. She earned a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from Grand View University. She serves as secretary of the Iowa Association of Black Journalists.