Black Health Forward · September 6, 2026
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Conversations that move us forward.
Selected interviews, writing and community moments from 2026 and BPHA's archive. Dates are shown where verified.
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US Helping US · USCHA 2026 · September 2026
Revisiting A Different World's HIV storyline with Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy
At the 2026 United States Conference on HIV/AIDS, Leisha introduced and interviewed Debbie Allen and Jasmine Guy about the 1991 episode "If I Should Die Before I Wake."
Watch on Facebook (opens in a new tab)USCHA on Instagram · September 2026
USCHA 2026 Day Three plenary
Leisha joined Debbie Allen, Jeffrey Campbell, Guillermo Chacón, Tori Cooper and Bridgette Picou on the plenary stage.
Watch on Instagram (opens in a new tab)Instagram reel · USCHA 2026 · September 17, 2026
Building the Next Generation of HIV Leaders
Watch on Instagram (opens in a new tab)WBUR · Here & Now · February 3, 2026
Here & Now: How trust and access to health care shape sexual health
Radio conversation with Leisha and Dr. Jasmine Abrams of the Yale School of Public Health.
Listen on WBUR (opens in a new tab)Thrivin' in Color / Black PR Wire · February 6, 2026
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: A conversation with Leisha McKinley-Beach
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Featured on BPHA's website · Featured conversation
Legacy of Leadership: History of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)ACTS Ghana overview · Featured by BPHA · Featured video
Support for Women and Girls in Ghana
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Florida Matters · March 5, 2026
Florida Matters Live & Local — March 5, 2026 (full episode)
Full episode covering several topics, including a conversation with Leisha.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Black Health Forward · August 25, 2026
If We Don't Listen, We Don't Get to Call It Care
Read (opens in a new tab)NPR · January 21, 2026
NPR's It's Been a Minute: a conversation on sex, pleasure and safety
Read (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · December 19, 2025
PrEP in Full View for Black Communities
The journey of PrEP marketing and messaging within Black communities.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · February 7, 2025
National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · March 11, 2024
PrEP Equity Community Index
A plan to ensure Georgians have a pathway to HIV prevention services.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · March 1, 2024
Alabama Town Hall Meeting on HIV Criminalization
A community discussion on HIV criminalization for non-disclosure under the Alabama Communicable Disease Laws.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · March 1, 2024
Georgia Town Hall Meeting: HIV is Not a Crime
A community discussion on HIV criminalization and its impact in Georgia's Black community.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · December 1, 2023
World AIDS Day: Remember and Commit
A World AIDS Day reflection on the memory that launched Leisha's health advocacy.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · October 3, 2023
Black Women Researchers and PrEP, Part 2
The second webinar in a series promoting research by Black women, for Black women, on HIV prevention.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · September 5, 2023
USCHA Melanated Mindfulness: Revolutionizing Black Women's Wellness
Black women leaders in the HIV movement capturing their stories, journeys and leadership over 42 years.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)Atlanta Black Women Leaders on PrEP and NASTAD · August 16, 2023
Black Women Researchers and PrEP, Part 1
A platform for Black women to share their research and discuss how public health can support it.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · June 13, 2023
You Are a Subject Matter Expert
How to talk about your expertise on a job application or in an interview.
Watch on YouTube (opens in a new tab)BPHA on YouTube · May 18, 2023
Three Important Steps to Applying for State and County Health Department Leadership Positions
Key actions to take when applying for state and county health department leadership roles.
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BPHA on Instagram · Shared July 10, 2026
BPHA's leadership conversation
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BPHA on Instagram · Shared June 1, 2026
Presenting at NAESM with Dr. Daniel Driffin
View on Instagram (opens in a new tab)Videos play from YouTube (privacy-enhanced mode) only after you press play. Some videos are featured by BPHA and produced by other organizations.
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Black public health leader and HIV strategist writing about culture, policy, faith, and community-powered solutions that move Black health forward.
