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Geneva 🇨🇦 @geneva1111.bsky.social · Aug 28

"62 years ago today, my father delivered #IHaveADream at the #MarchOnWashington for Jobs and Freedom.

The end is the most popular part but this segment is seldom shared.

I know why.

#MLK #Reparations #EconomicJustice #Justice #FierceUrgencyOfNow" Bernice King

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 5d

Black entrepreneurship isn’t just about business—it’s about health, justice & sustainability. Scholar Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards & economic leader Farad Ali join me on Questions You Didn’t Ask. 🎧 Listen Now on niashafray.com/podcast
#HealthEquity #EconomicJustice #BlackSky #BlackEntrepreneurship

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 10d

A gun sale sign outside a health clinic stopped me in my tracks. That contradiction — care vs violence — connects to misinformation about autism + the stories we tell about safety.

Read my new blog 👉🏾 open.substack.com/pub/niashafr...

#HealthEquity #DisabilityJustice #BlackSky #GunControl #Safety

Contradictions and Care: What a Roadside Sign and Autism Teach Us About Health, Fear, and Inclusion

By Niasha Fray, Health Equity Advocate and Consultant Host of Questions You Didn’t Ask, Social Behavioral Researcher

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 13d

🚨 S4E2 of Questions You Didn't Ask is LIVE! Niasha Fray, Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards & Farad Ali explore the hidden costs of “convenience” in underserved communities, economic inequities, & health equity. Listen & share! 🎧 niashafray.com/podcast
#EconomicJustice #HealthEquity #SocialImpact

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 15d

✨ Series 4 of Questions You Didn’t Ask is sponsored by Barron Damon ✨

He’s showing how giving is more than charity—it’s a growth strategy. Strategic philanthropy grows business, inspires teams, and creates legacy.

🎧 Learn more: GivingWhileBlackPodcast.com

#Philanthropy #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 19d

You took the words right out of my mouth...I encourage you to take a listen to my latest podcast on your favorite platform for more... bsky.app/profile/nfco... #Spotify #ApplePodcasts #Audible #RSS #YouTube #EconomicJustice #HealthEquity

nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 19d

💥 New Episode! Questions You Didn’t Ask S4E1 💥
No Health, No Wealth: Economic Justice & Health Equity

With Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards & Farad Ali, we unpack the Black Tax, poverty tax & why thriving—not just surviving—matters.

🎧 Listen now!

#NoHealthNoWealth #BlackSky

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 19d

💥 New Episode! Questions You Didn’t Ask S4E1 💥
No Health, No Wealth: Economic Justice & Health Equity

With Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards & Farad Ali, we unpack the Black Tax, poverty tax & why thriving—not just surviving—matters.

🎧 Listen now!

#NoHealthNoWealth #BlackSky

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 21d

💥 Coming soon: Questions You Didn’t Ask Season 4, Series 4 💥
No Health, No Wealth — Economic Justice & Health Equity.
Guests Dr. Keisha Bentley-Edwards + Farad Ali explore systemic inequality, the “Black Tax,” barriers, and solutions for building #WealthEquity + #HealthEquity. #BlackSky

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 23d

Beyond the Band-Aid 🩹: Inspired by Series 3 with Dr. Paul Fleming & Imagine Doing Better, these leaders tackle root causes, center equity, and advance prevention. 🌍💡 Get early access to tools & resources to join the change: niashafray.com/press/
#HealthEquity #PreventionFirst #PublicHealth

nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · 28d

Cranes in the sky, empty office parks on the ground. Who’s buying all this new construction while folks are losing jobs, homes, and hope? I break it down in my latest Substack post. Let’s talk systems, equity, and imagination.
🔗 open.substack.com/pub/niashafr...

🧠 Riddle me this:

Who’s buying all this new construction — $300K+ “starter” homes, luxury downtown towers, sprawling office parks, and massive warehouses — while wages and pocketbooks don’t seem to match?

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Sep 9

✨ From Marketing to Meaning ✨
What began as a digital marketing role for Destiny Hurtado became a lesson in empathy, storytelling, and health equity. Her journey shows how purpose can transform work. 💌 Read more in our latest newsletter — subscribe at NiashaFray.com.

#HealthEquity #Storytelling

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philaretey.bsky.social @philaretey.bsky.social · Sep 1

Netflix just gave Gavin Newsom 2 million for the redistricting fight and made a deal with Sesame Street. New episodes will air there and the backlog of old episodes will Be free to watch.

Netflix picked a side. I will keep my subscription.

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Alt National Park Service @altnps.bsky.social · Sep 1

Today we celebrate the strength and resilience of working people everywhere. Nearly 300,000 federal employees have lost their jobs this year not because of necessity, but because of a political agenda. And while people’s lives were destroyed in the name of “saving money,”

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World Inequality Lab @wid.world · Sep 1

What should be publicly owned, or privatised?

@ewanmg.bsky.social builds develops a theory of when public or private ownership leads to better outcomes, using comparative data from OECD countries in sectors such as water, rail, electricity, and telecommunications ▶️ wid.world/news-article...

Public ownership outperforms privatisation when an enterprise is a skill-based, natural, or network monopoly - WID - World Inequality Database

Public ownership outperforms privatisation when an enterprise is a skill-based, natural, or network monopoly This paper develops a theory of when public or private ownership leads to better outcomes, ...

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David Anderson @dmaanderson.bsky.social · Aug 31

I am chairing the search for two (2) Tenure Track positions at the Department of Health Services, Policy and Management at
@uscarnoldschool.bsky.social

We are looking to move relatively fast so please get your applications in quickly

#HealthPolicy
#AcademicSky

uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/194...

Assistant/Associate Professor (2 Vacancies)

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Brian Tyler Cohen @briantylercohen.bsky.social · Sep 1

California stepping up.

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Stereogum @stereogum.bsky.social · Aug 31

Last night, at the final show of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, Cyndi Lauper brought out Joni Mitchell (for “Carey”), Cher (“Girls Just Want To Have Fun”), SZA (“True Colors”), John Legend (“Time After Time”), and more.

www.stereogum.com/2321337/cynd...

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kmack272.bsky.social @kmack272.bsky.social · Sep 1

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Sheila Davis (@mssheila57) on Threads

Laughter really does cleanse your soul, this is hilarious, he wanted his mother to go along with his lies about exercising, walking 2 miles, she couldn’t hold it together 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Sep 1

This Labor Day, explore the challenges Black women face in the workforce, education, pay equity, and wealth building. Learn how systemic inequities impact career advancement and economic stability. Read the full analysis and watch the NYT video 👉 niashafray.substack.com/p/labor-day-2025

Labor Day 2025

Reflecting on the Legacy and Challenges of Black Women in the Workforce

niashafray.substack.com

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Aug 29

Bout time

nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Aug 29

“What do you see? What do you hear? What do you feel when you imagine the world you wish we lived in?” — Dr. Paul J. Fleming. 🎧 Finale out now! Practical steps to turn vision into action. Sponsored by Chanelle R. Walker / Professional Inspiration. ✉️ Subscribe Newsletter: NiashaFray.com #HealthEquity

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Aug 28

🎙️ Finale soon! Beyond the Band-Aid explores prevention thinking (Dr. Paul J. Fleming), the Get Your People action model, and care-first public safety (from Durham to Denver & Beyond). Binge before the finale! ▶️ tinyurl.com/BeyondBand-Aid #HealthEquity #PreventionThinking #CommunitySafety #Solutions

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National Mental Health Corps @nmhcorps.bsky.social · Aug 27

New Study: "60% of surveyed officers said most of their peers wouldn’t disclose a mental health condition to a colleague, & nearly three-quarters believed officers wouldn’t tell a supervisor." Read @amandavhernan.bsky.social in Stateline/ @westvirginiawatch.com: westvirginiawatch.com/2025/07/30/s...

Stigma still keeps police from seeking mental health care, study finds • West Virginia Watch

Police officers may face hundreds of traumatic incidents over their careers, but many still hesitate to seek mental health support.

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Aug 27

Season 4, Series 3 of Questions You Didn’t Ask is here! 🎙️ Sponsored by Chanelle R. Walker, M.Ed., CEO of Professional Inspiration. Helping educators prevent burnout & thrive with purpose. Connect with Chanelle Today! www.professional-inspiration.com #HealthEquity #TeacherWellness

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nfconsultingllc.bsky.social @nfconsultingllc.bsky.social · Aug 22

“What does it cost to help people? Pennies—compared to the billions wasted on harm + imprisonment. This week on Questions You Didn’t Ask we explore prevention-first systems + justice-centered solutions.
Listen → www.youtube.com/@NiashaFrayC...
open.spotify.com/show/5Gjj0AH...
#HealthEquity #BlackSky

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