Leon Rock, Host of the African American Diabetes Podcast is unpacking the REAL reason diabetes rates are so high in the Black community. It’s not just genetics—it’s RACISM, STRESS, and BAD POLICY. Get the facts, reclaim your health, and find out how you can join the African American Diabetes Association to build hyper-local power!

"Mommy, I Think I Have Diabetes": The Power of Listening to Black Youth.

Family, pull up a chair to the circle! This week, we are reclaiming our bloodline.

We are honored to sit down with Jamala Lesane, a woman walking in a powerful legacy (cousin to the legendary Tupac Shakur). But today, she’s fighting a different kind of war—the battle for our health.

In this powerful episode, we discuss: The moment her young daughter diagnosed herself with diabetes. How they decolonized their diet without losing the Soul. Breaking generational curses and protecting our Black youth.

This isn’t just a medical conversation; it’s a liberation conversation. It’s time to heal the village.

Beyond the Headlines: A Mother and Daughter's Unbreakable Bond.

Hear the full story behind the local and national news clips that inspired the community: the day Samantha Mason called for help to save her diabetic mother, Sharon Mason.

Podcast Host Leon Rock talks with the Masons about the intergenerational impact of diabetes, the unique challenges Sharon faced in managing her condition, and how Samantha’s childhood heroism shaped her educational path. Discover how their family's experience informs Samantha's passion for health equity, fostered at an HBCU and continuing now at the University of Maryland.

Get ready for an emotional, inspiring part 2 episode, of a 2 part series that defines true family strength.