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African American doctors inspire next generation of Black physicians
SHREVEPORT, La. - KTBS is recognizing African American leaders who today are still breaking barriers. Meet Gastroenterologist ...
Alvin F. Poussaint, Pioneering Expert on Black Mental Health, Dies at 90
A psychiatrist at Harvard and an adviser to Jesse Jackson and Bill Cosby, he challenged Black Americans to stand up to ...
Inland Valley Daily Bulletin17h
Dr. Howard Inghram was a local leader and San Bernardino County’s first Black doctor
Dr. Howard D. Inghram was born June 6, 1899, to Henry and Mary Inghram. His parents, who were living on Sixth Street, were ...
Greek City Times18h
A deadly plague swept through Athens during the Peloponnesian War
This mysterious epidemic struck Athens, a city-state embroiled in a fierce conflict with Sparta. Historians estimate that the ...
BlackDoctor19h
Breaking the Silence on HS: Why Black Americans Deserve Better Care
Many Black Americans are living with hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) without even knowing it—often dismissed by doctors.
NC’s first Black physician also blazed trails as businessman, candidate for Raleigh mayor
Dr. Manassa Thomas Pope became a trailblazer in North Carolina: he was the first Black physician in the state. He also was a ...