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    A plane ride to Chicago in 2005 crystallized for Dr. Dale Okorodudu how some white people view Black men. Okorodudu was a straight-A college student and aspiring physician traveling to his cousin’s wedding. An older white woman sat next to him and engaged him in conversation. Soon, she started to berate him for his baggy sweatpants and hoodie and for the way he talked. If he didn’t change his …

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    One of Us | NEJM - 3 year(s) ago

    Points of View from The New England Journal of Medicine — One of Us

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    For Black History Month this year, NYAM is honoring Black pioneers and trailblazers in medicine and health alongside today’s leaders. We will be sharing their stories on NYAM’s social media accounts throughout February – be sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram to join the conversation.MedicineIn 1837, Dr. James McCune Smith became the first African American to earn a…

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    A documentary film that brings awareness to the lack of black men in medicine and inspires a generation of diverse youth to dream big!

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    A recent paper arguing against affirmative action is further evidence that medicine needs to get its house in order to become a force for good in the fight against racism, says Quinn Capers IV, MD.

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