Uché Blackstock, MD, author portrait
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Uché Blackstock, MD

Dr. Uché Blackstock is a physician and thought leader on bias and racism in healthcare. She appears on air regularly as an MSNBC medical contributor and is the founder and CEO of Advancing Health Equity, as well as a former associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine and the former faculty director for recruitment, retention, and inclusion in the Office of Diversity Affairs at NYU School of Medicine. Dr. Blackstock received both her undergraduate and medical degrees from Harvard University, making her and her twin sister, Oni, the first Black mother-daughter legacies from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Blackstock currently lives in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York, with her two small children.
Legacy

Books

Legacy

Books for Women’s History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month in March, we are sharing books by women who have shaped history and have fought for their communities. Our list includes books about women who fought for racial justice, abortion rights, equality in the workplace, and ranges in topics from women in politics and prominent women in history to

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Books for World Day of Social Justice

The United Nations recognizes February 20th as World Day of Social Justice. This year’s theme is “Empowering Inclusion: Bridging Gaps for Social Justice,” focusing on the importance of inclusive policies and social protections to address systemic inequality. Here is a collection centered on social justice issues including antiracism and race relations, environmental justice, support for

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