Dr. Charles R. Rogers

07/01/2026

I'm grateful to Rolling Out for helping shine a light on a conversation that could save lives.

Colorectal cancer is no longer just a disease affecting older adults. Today, it's the leading cause of cancer death among men under 50 and the second leading cause among women under 50 in the United States.

One of the biggest challenges is that many people wait until symptoms appear. By then, the disease is often more difficult to treat.

As someone who lost my aunt to a preventable colorectal cancer, this work is very personal. Every interview is an opportunity to encourage someone to schedule a screening, ask questions, or start a conversation with someone they love.

One lesson continues to guide my work:

People don't act on what they know. They act on what they trust.

If this interview encourages even one person to get screened earlier or talk with a family member about their health history, it's worth sharing.

Thank you to the Rolling Out team for helping elevate this important message. I hope you'll take a few minutes to watch the interview.

It might just save a life.

💙 https://rollingout.com/2026/06/29/dr-charles-colorectal-cancer-video/

07/01/2026

One of the hardest lessons I've learned as I've gotten older...

is that not everyone who says they're helping actually is.

Thankfully...

not everyone is pretending either.

I've also been blessed by mentors...

friends...

family...

colleagues...

who have quietly carried ladders for me when I couldn't reach the next step alone.

They never asked for recognition.

They simply showed up.

As we enter the second half 2026...

thank the people who've been holding your ladder.

Then go hold someone else's.

The world needs more of that.

06/30/2026

Sometimes we talk about "data" as though it's separate from people.

It isn't.

Every data point represents someone's parent.

Someone's child.

Someone's spouse.

Someone's friend.

When communities are overlooked in the data, they're too often overlooked in the decisions that follow.

That's why I'm grateful for opportunities like Afrotech's HealthStack Conference, where Dr. Uché Blackstock and I will discuss how better data, stronger community partnerships, and greater trust can help improve health for everyone.

The goal isn't simply to collect more information.

The goal is to ensure every person is seen, every voice is valued, and every community has the opportunity to thrive.

Praying that you have a week filled with purpose and impact!

06/28/2026

Every now and then Facebook reminds us of an old memory.

This one stopped me in my tracks.

Watching us dance together in my mom's house reminded me of something I've learned over the years.

I used to pray for bigger opportunities.

More meetings.

More travel.

More titles.

Today, I pray for greater wisdom.

The wisdom to recognize that some of life's greatest blessings aren't found in boardrooms.

They're found in living rooms.

Laughing.

Dancing.

Being completely present with the people you love.

Achievement fills a résumé.

Presence shapes a legacy.

As another week begins, don't just ask yourself what you need to accomplish.

Ask yourself:

Who needs the best version of you this week?

I hope you make time for them.

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06/28/2026

One of the greatest sources of discouragement is believing that every delay is a denial.

I've been there.

Praying.

Waiting.

Wondering if God was listening.

Looking back, I can see that many of the things I desperately wanted simply weren't ready yet.

Truthfully, neither was I.

I've learned that spiritual maturity isn't just celebrating when doors open.

It's trusting God enough to keep walking faithfully when they haven't.

There is a difference between "No" and "Not yet."

One ends the journey.

The other continues preparing you for it.

If you're carrying something heavy today, don't lose heart.

Your current chapter may simply be preparing you for the next one.

Keep the faith.

💙

06/26/2026

I'm honored to be featured on the cover of the June 2026 edition of VL Magazine.

The feature, The Trust Advantage, explores a belief that has shaped much of my work over the years:

People don't act on what they know. They act on what they trust.

Whether we're talking about cancer prevention, healthcare, leadership, or community engagement, lasting change begins with relationships. Information matters. Data matters. Evidence matters. Trust is what helps people turn information into action.

This conversation reflects lessons I've learned through years of partnering with communities, listening to families, and studying why even the best ideas sometimes fail to improve lives. Those experiences have convinced me that trust isn't a soft skill. It's one of the most important foundations for meaningful and lasting change.

I'm grateful to the entire VL Magazine team for this opportunity and for creating space to have conversations that extend well beyond healthcare.

I also appreciate everyone who has been part of this journey—my family, mentors, colleagues, clients, community partners, and friends. Your trust has shaped both my work and my life in ways I could never fully express.

If you have a chance, I'd love for you to read the feature and let me know what resonates with you most.

Thank you, Ventures & Legacy, for the honor.

Welcome to the June 2026 edition of VL Magazine. As conversations around the wellbeing, growth, and leadership of men take center stage this month, we invite you to explore a collection of stories that challenge how we think about trust, identity, innovation, and influence.

On our cover, Dr. Charles R. Rogers (Dr. Charles R. Rogers | Health Equity & Cancer) explores The Trust Advantage, revealing why trust is often the difference between awareness and action. You will also meet Sunky O (Olasunkanmi Ojulari.), whose approach to relationships has made him a trusted connector within Lagos’ nightlife ecosystem, Dr. Brian Nwannunu (Brian Nwannunu) , who is advancing orthopedic care through precision and innovation, and Bolu Onasanya (Bolu Onasanya) , who examines the connection between memory, identity, and human potential.

We hope these stories leave you informed, inspired and eager to keep the conversation going.

Read via LINK IN BIO!

06/25/2026

Throwback Thursday. 🐺

A lot of people don’t know I used to be in the Power Sound of the South, NC State University’s Marching Band.

I was on the drumline for 4 years, and we were the largest drumline in the ACC. I even earned a varsity letter jacket from it.

Some of the realest people I’ve ever met came from that season of life, and over 20 years later, I’m still cool with many of them.

More than anything, being on the line taught me lessons I still carry today.

Leadership.
Discipline.
Preparation.
Accountability.
Teamwork.

The drumline was always first, always early, and always practicing more than everybody else.

Looking back, I realize it wasn’t just about music. It was training for life.