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DEAR Council Race & Racism Series: The Black Angels Discussion & Book Signing

When: Monday, February 5, 4-5pm ESTWhere: In-person at MedEd 114 (food and refreshments will be served and author, Maria Smilios, will be present to sign books which will be for sale before and during the event). Virtual streaming available. Invited Guest: Maria Smilios is the author of The Black Angels: The Untold Story of the Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis. A […]

DEAR Council Race & Racism Series: “A Tale of Three Chinatowns” Film Screening & Discussion

Where: In-person at MedEd 114 (food and refreshments will be served). Virtual streaming available. Invited Guests:  Director Lisa MaoChinatown Resident and Educator Cynthia Yee Film:A Tale of Three Chinatowns explores challenges faced by Chinatowns in D.C., Chicago, and Boston, offering diverse perspectives on urban development and gentrification. From Chicago's growth to D.C.'s decline and Boston in between, the […]

ROOTS & REFORM: Transforming Policy & Dental Equity

Invited Speaker: Frank Amaefuna This conversation with Frank Amaefuna will touch on his experience working to deliver care in a culturally convenient manner for Black individuals, starting a non-profit, and politically advocating for marginalized patients. Dental care can be delivered to the underserved with a little out-of-the-box thinking and anyone along their career path can […]

Advancing Equity & Climate Justice: Unveiling Research and Collaborative Solutions

Delve into the intersection of climate science and social justice with Dr. Kim Cobb. Explore her groundbreaking research on climate change impacts and the imperative of addressing environmental inequalities through climate justice. Location: Via Zoom Invited Speaker: Dr. Kim Cobb, Lawrence and Barbara Margolis Director at the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society, Brown University Dr. […]

DEAR Race & Racism Series: What does Aristotle Teach us About Anti-Racism?

Join us for an insightful presentation by Dr. Jacob Joseph, Professor of Medicine at Brown University and Chief of Cardiology at the VA Providence Healthcare System. Drawing on Aristotelian metaphysics and cutting-edge research in human biology and genomics, Dr. Joseph will explore how foundational principles of science refute racism and underscore the importance of diversity […]

Indigenous Health: Past, Present & Future

Join us for an inspiring and educational lecture by Dr. Thomas Reed, adjunct faculty member at California State University Long Beach and Vermont Law School, where he teaches American Indian […]