Alexis Creamer, Chelsey Carter, and Brett Maricque
Recorded
October 8, 2023
Archived
October 8, 2023
41:07 minutes
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Id:
mby023182
Description
Friends Alexis Creamer (27), Chelsey Carter (33), and Brett Maricque (35) talk about their work on the Black Genome Project. They reflect on the importance of grounding science in community, creating avenues for Black folks to heal, and more deeply understanding the bloodline of St. Louis, Missouri.Subject Log / Time Code
Brett Maricque (BM), Chelsey Carter (CC), and Alexis Creamer (AC) talk about when they first met.
BM talks about striving to include Black voices in a conversation that they have not been included in before.
BM and AC reflect on how genetics and genomics projects rarely focus on stories and interpersonal connection.
AC talks about the ability of the Black Genome Project to transform communities.
AC talks about the emotions surrounding trying to heal in this work.
BM commends AC for transforming those emotions into action.
CC talks about the importance of giving Black folks the tools to navigate science and scientific studies.
AC reflects on the various factors that influence health and illness among Black and brown people.
CC talks about bridging data with stories and making it meaningful.
AC talks about the importance of seeing people for who they are.
Participants
- Alexis Creamer
- Chelsey Carter
- Brett Maricque