Category: Race & Racism Speaker Series

On October 28, DEAR welcomed Jeff Lafata-Hernandez, founder of Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC), an organization dedicated to preparing young people with disabilities to be actively engaged community leaders […]

Why Have We Jettisoned Aristotle’s Metaphysics? On September 26, DEAR welcomed Jacob Joseph, Professor of Medicine at Brown University and Chief of Cardiology at the VA Providence Healthcare System, as […]

On April 3, participants gathered via Zoom to explore the critical intersection of climate science and social justice with esteemed speaker Dr. Kim Cobb. As the Lawrence and Barbara Margolis […]

On March 12, our invited speaker, Frank Amaefuna, led an enlightening conversation that explored the intersection of policy, equity, and dental care. Frank shared his valuable insights and experiences in […]

On February 27, we hosted a compelling film screening event that delved into the challenges faced by Chinatowns in D.C., Chicago, and Boston through “A Tale of Three Chinatowns.” The […]

On November 30, 2023, the DEAR Council hosted Dr. R.J. Ledet, MD, PhD, MBA. and The 15 White Coats in a talk titled, “Representation & Resilience in Medicine.” Dr. Ledet […]

On October 25, 2023, DEAR Council held a mock podcast conversation about “Misconceptions on Addiction.” Dr. Margie Skeer, a Weiner Hailey Family Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine focusing […]

On October 13, 2023, Dr. Chase Anderson (prefers to be called Chase), an assistant professor of child and adolescent psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco, spoke to students, […]

On September 22, 2023, the Center for Black Maternal Health and Reproductive Justice and DEAR Council screened Birthing Justice, a documentary released in 2023 by PBS. Birthing Justice is a […]