Insights from Gabby Thomas and Resources on Health & Wellness in the Black Community

WHOOP is honoring Black History Month by shining a light on health inequities and mental health strain within the Black community.⁣

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One of the fastest women on the planet, Gabby Thomas graduated from Harvard where she studied neurobiology and global health. She is currently working towards a Master’s degree in epidemiology. Alongside Gabby, our goal is to democratize information and research to aid awareness of these issues, empower change, and help to close the gap. Here are some resources we'd like to share via the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, including links to books, podcasts, websites, and other materials.

Books

Caring for Equality: A History of African American Health and Healthcare, by David McBride Reclaiming Our Health: A Guide to African American Wellness, by Michelle A. Gourdine, M.D.

Podcasts

Black Girl In Om Therapy for Black Girls

Websites

aawellnessproject.org healthjustice.co

Film

The Color of Medicine Black Health IS Click here for more suggestions from the ASALH.

Additional Content from The Locker

8 Tips to Improve Your Heart Health What Your Normal Heart Rate Can Tell You How Stress Impacts Heart Rate, HRV & Recovery Your Positive Body Image: Nutrition, Exercise & Sleep for Mental Health Metabolic Health and Connections Between Sleep & Weight Loss And check out Gabby Thomas on episode 141 of our podcast in which she discusses global health, the mental side of sports, the importance of sleep, nutrition, and much more.