Written by Anneliese Lapides ’24
Like many other institutions in the United States, inequities in healthcare result in disproportionate disparities affecting marginalized groups. The COVID-19 pandemic is a perfect example: According to the CDC, death due to COVID-19 is 2.1 times higher among Black or African American people compared to their white counterparts. Read more…
Physicians and Their Role as Advocates Read More »
Written by Chris Veal ’21
“Why did they shoot me so many times?” Jacob Blake asked his father as he began to regain consciousness in the ICU after he was shot seven times by the Kenosha Police. His father fought back tears as he struggled to answer a question so innocent yet so remarkably tragic. Read more…
“We Are Ready for Change:” United We Stand in Milwaukee Read More »
A tear ran down my cheek as I steered my car down a ramp onto I-90. My emotional response came as I listened to a reporter on NPR’s Morning Edition describe the details of yet another death related to the nationwide protests initially sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd, and refueled by the shooting of Jacob Blake. I turned the radio off and drove in silence.
A tear ran down my cheek as I steered my car down a ramp onto I-90. My emotional response came as I listened to a reporter on NPR’s Morning Edition describe the details of yet another death related to the nationwide protests initially sparked by the tragic death of George Floyd, and refueled by the shooting of Jacob Blake. I turned the radio off and drove in silence. Read more…
“Over 400 Years in the Making:” My Drive to Kenosha Read More »
