Opinion: Why every child should see a black male doctor
Being cared for by a black male doctor like me can help children see black men in a positive light. When children watch their mom or dad speak with me,…
by Dale Okorodudu
Feb 25, 2019
3 minutes
An unpleasant experience I had many years ago on an airplane initially left me angry. But it has since come to shape my thoughts on race and how increased diversity in the medical profession could influence the way white Americans view black men like me.
When I was 20, I boarded a flight from St. Louis to Houston for a trip home from college. The temperature was cool, so like a typical student I was wearing sweatpants and a hoodie. Shortly after finding my
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