🎙️ TDA - Sept 19 | Sickle Cell, Faith, and Culture WarsToday’s episode put the spotlight on Mary Sneakwa - author, advocate, and fighter - as she shared an unflinching look at life with sickle cell:Mary walked us through her childhood battles with constant pain, endless hospital visits, and the resilience it took to keep pushing forward.She opened up about how sickle cell shaped her career path, from missed opportunities to fighting stigma in workplaces that don’t understand invisible illnesses.Faith was central to her story - she spoke on how her belief in God anchors her through pain, fear, and uncertainty, and why hope is just as vital as medicine.Mary tackled myths and misinformation, from cultural stigma in African and Caribbean communities to the racism baked into healthcare systems that often dismiss Black pain.Her honesty sparked a wider panel discussion on representation, advocacy, and why the sickle cell community deserves more visibility and resources.But at its heart, this episode was about Mary’s story - a testament to resilience, faith, and the fight for recognition in a system that too often overlooks Black lives.Headlines included:Keir Starmer & Trump’s tense joint press conference (Palestine recognition, militarized migration, Ukraine, Epstein links).Met Police arrests in Essex over suspected Russian intelligence links.Corbyn vs. Sultana in a messy “boys club” fallout.Jimmy Kimmel suspended after mocking Trump over Kirk’s assassination.First migrant deported to France under the new “one in, one out” deal.A day of faith, culture, politics, and legacy - TDA at its most challenging and unfiltered.

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