Hi Everyone,

I am so frustrated looking for affordable health insurance. I’ve been on the NYS Open Enrollment Marketplace for hours, and every plan has huge deductibles and is expensive, even the bad plans! I don’t believe affordable health insurance exists in this country, and that is inexcusable! For an individual to spend between $700-$1,200 per month, for mediocre insurance that doesn’t even include alternative modalities, is ludicrous! Traditionally, I go to the doctors once a year for my annual check up. Occasionally, I might go twice, but I have never even come close to using up my annual deductible or out of pocket expense. To pay these extraordinary premiums does not make sense, yet the alternative of “no coverage” is out of the question.

Meanwhile, the average salary for a CEO of a health care company is 18 million, and 1 out of every 5 Americans has a medical debt that they are struggling to pay off. Something is clearly out of balance! We need to push for universal health coverage in this country, while at the same time creating policies that supports access to healthy food for everyone. Food related illnesses are the leading cause of death in this country, and they can be prevented and reversed with a healthy diet. Think of how much money could be saved if we were able to change the way people eat!

Brenda Sanders, Founder and Executive Director of “Afro-Vegan Society” Joins Bhavani on the Progressive Radio Network!

Brenda Sanders is a mover and a shaker who makes things happen! She is a vegan food justice activist in Baltimore City who Co-Founded Thrive Baltimore, a community resource center that offers classes, workshops, cooking demos and other programming that supports people living a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. She’s also the Executive Director of Afro-Vegan Society, a nonprofit organization that provides resources to people in marginalized communities to assist them in transitioning to veganism. In 2012, Vegan SoulFest was born. It’s another one of Brenda’s co-creations, an annual festival that celebrates culture and all aspects of vegan living. Lastly, Brenda is the Co-Owner of The Greener Kitchen, a vegan deli and food distributor that produces plant-based foods that are both affordable and accessible.

I hope you can join us on Thursday to learn more about the amazing work that Brenda Sanders is bringing to her community in Baltimore.

My radio show, iEat Green with Bhavani on the Progressive Radio Network is live, every Thursday, from 10-11 am, EST.  To tune in to the live show, just navigate to PRN.fm and listen in! Or, if you prefer, listen on the phone by calling 712-775-6850.

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With Love and Gratitude,

Bhavani

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