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Media features, interviews, and stories highlighting our impact.
📰 Your Health Matters
Outlet: St. Louis American
Date: April 4, 2025
Title: Brain Aneurysms: A Silent Killer in the Black Community
💬 “The federal government spends only $2.94 per person on brain aneurysm research each year.”
This feature in the St. Louis American gave our mission new light. We are saving lives through awareness, and this is just the beginning. "Jazzie Ford, Founder, LaLa Speaks Foundation"
🎙️ Radio Interview with DJ Cuddy
Outlet: 100.3 The Beat — Live Radio Appearance
Date: December 23, 2024
LaLa Speaks Foundation joined DJ Cuddy for a live radio conversation about brain aneurysm awareness and community health. This powerful discussion brought our message directly to listeners across St. Louis, expanding the urgency of awareness and survivor support.
🎥 The Red Light Moment — VOP Interview
Outlet: VOP News
Date: May 9, 2025
LaLa Speaks Foundation shared our annual Red Light Moment initiative in a live interview with VOP News, spotlighting community health, survivor support, and the importance of honoring Brain Aneurysm Awareness Month.
🔗 Watch the full interview on YouTube
🎤 Expert Interview — Dr. Abdullah Hakoun, Washington University School of Medicine
Date: May 9, 2025
LaLa Speaks Foundation featured an interview with Dr. Abdullah Hakoun, Division of Neurocritical Care at Washington University School of Medicine. Dr. Hakoun shared powerful insights on the urgency of early detection, treatment, and education surrounding brain aneurysms, reinforcing the critical need for awareness and health equity in underserved communities.
🔗 Watch the interview on Instagram