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Medical Racism from 1619 to the Present: History Matters

May 5th, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Speakers on this panel will examine the roots in slavery of contemporary African American mistrust of the healthcare system, the lack of trust in medical providers fostered by experiences of everyday racism, and the African American community’s long dependence, born of necessity, on care from within the community. Register online.

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Date: May 5th, 2021
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Calendars: Public Events, School-wide Events, University-wide Events

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Virtual

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