For the Breast of Us | Episode 050

Universe, what’s good?! Today's episode features For the Breast of Us, an advocacy organization for women of color! Launched in March 2019 by Jasmine Souers and Marissa Thomas, FTBUS is on a mission to bridge a gap in representation. When Jasmine and Marissa were diagnosed with breast cancer, they hoped to find women who looked like them that were also experiencing may of the symptoms and feelings they were. After falling short, they decided to build their own table together, turning their pain into purpose.

 

If you have been longing for representation that is based in reality, this episode is for you! We discuss shortcomings in the community, as more African-American women are diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) than their white counterparts. Clinical studies are often disproportionally white, with only 6.2% of black women represented. This is leading towards more deaths within the black community. Something clearly needs to change!

 

If you would like to reach out to either Jasmine or Marissa, you can find them on their website, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

Don't forget to sign up for updates! We will be releasing a newsletter soon. If you would like to donate to the cause, you can click here. 

 

The Purpose from Pain collective is now available! If you have a business of your own and could use support, please consider joining. Check out our website and sign up for updates!

We can be found:

• Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/TheCanSurvivor
• Facebook Group for Survivors: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheCanSurvivors/
• Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ihcbmr7kxbqsp27rzvbwiduozs4?t=The_CanSurvivor_Network
• IGTV: https://www.instagram.com/thecansurvivor/channel/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecansurvivor/
• iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cansurvivor-network/id1378120771
• PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/thecansurvivor
• Purpose from Pain Collective: https://www.facebook.com/groups/purposefrompain/ 
• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MarZqSTEvoVxdZg3Is586?si=v5tWrueLS-GRLY1a9r7rWA
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheCanSurvivor
• Website: https://www.thecansurvivor.org 
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSdPo7f2d1UBA_yR06nz0C

 

We also began a fundraiser for TCSN. If you would like to show your support, we are selling bracelets for $5. Purchase one today! 

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Production Credits

Joseph Coutcher - Production

Travis Moore - Vocals

Tre'sja Ellis - Make-Up

Music Credits

"Feeling Good" by LAKEY Inspired