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Mashup Score: 11A Dallas doctor amplifies his call for more Black MDs - 3 year(s) ago
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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Mashup Score: 2One of Us | NEJM - 3 year(s) ago
Points of View from The New England Journal of Medicine — One of Us
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Mashup Score: 3Black History Month 2021 | New York Academy of Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
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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Mashup Score: 0Documentary Calls Out Stereotypes, Issues Urgent Call-To-Action For A Black Male Physician Pipeline - 3 year(s) ago
The documentary “Black Men in White Coats” advocates for a stronger Black male physician pipeline to better serve Black communities and reduce healthcare disparities. Many of the top medical schools will show the film and facilitate conversation that may lead to change.
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Mashup Score: 0Black Men In White Coats - 3 year(s) ago
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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Mashup Score: 3Diversity, Not Test Scores, Equals Quality in Medicine - 3 year(s) ago
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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Mashup Score: 7
WASHINGTON – Today, President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris announced additional members of the White House COVID-19 Response team. These qualified, tested, and skilled individuals will work to quickly implement a comprehensive, whole-of-government COVID-19 response strategy to contain the pandemic, restore public trust, and protect all…
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Mashup Score: 9
Dr. David Tom Cooke says his choice to participate in a clinical trial for a coronavirus vaccine is like his grandmother’s decision to leave the Jim Crow South to work in California’s naval shipyar…
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Mashup Score: 9A Black musician's son was falsely accused of stealing a woman's iPhone. She disputes his account and accusations of racism — CNN - 3 year(s) ago
Prosecutors in New York City are investigating an incident in which a jazz musician said his 14-year-old son was attacked by a woman who falsely accused him of taking her iPhone.
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Mashup Score: 1Medscape Log In - 3 year(s) ago
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My @utswnews colleague, friend, and fellow #BlackMenInMedicine, @doctordale. His documentary "Black Men In White Coats" has launched and is incredibly inspirational. He is a modern day hero! Read on. A Dallas doctor amplifies his call for more Black MDs https://t.co/9sK0hHNzYA