Racism in America
Understanding Medical Racism and Its Impact on African Americans and Indigenous People in the 20th Century
Medical Racism in America: How far back does medical racism go? Does it still exist in our society? If so, how deep is systemic medical racism threaded in our communities? Through a historical context, this two-part series will examine how colonialism in America paved the foundation for scientific racism and white superiority, providing the Europeans with the “rational and moral justification for slavery.” We will analyze the impact that scientific racism has had on medical research and practices, and distinguish between the impact and legacy of medical racism on the trust and willingness of Black and Indigenous communities to participate in medical research and antiracism efforts.
The series is facilitated by Fran L. Lassiter, Ph.D., Professor of English, Montgomery County Community College.
Session 1
What Is the History of Medical Racism in the 20th Century, and How Did Medical Racism Impact African American Communities?
February 23, 2022
Presented by Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership, George Washington University
Session 2
What Are We Doing Today that Proactively Destroys Medical Racism Moving Forward?
March 2, 2022
Presented by Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D., MPH, Associate Professor of Clinical Research and Leadership, George Washington University
Meet Our Sponsors
The Richard K. Bennett Distinguished Lectureship for Social Peace and Justice is supported through an endowment made from the William Penn Foundation through the Bennett Fund of the Montgomery County Community College Foundation.
