During Black History month, we hope you have time to reflect on the many historical sacrifices and important contributions of Black Americans to our American way of life. We do this in the spirit of sharing:
- To build communities,
- To strengthen relationships,
- To critically look at and transform knowledge and its artifacts in how they are applied to Black Americans,
- To cultivate a culture of caring through deep listening to our patients and colleagues,
- To use history to imagine new ways of sharing in the opportunities and promises of discovery.
Please see below for Black History Month events/activities being held at Washington University and in the St. Louis community. We also provide links for reading and viewing to guide your reflection beyond Black History Month.
Washington University – School of Medicine Campus:
- February 10, 2023 from 11:45am – 1:00pm – Inclusive Excellence Speaker Series 2023: A conversation on “Critical Race Theory” with Kevin Brown hosted by the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI)
- February 23, 2032 from 4:00 – 5:30pm – 84th Historia Medica Lecture: ‘When Disparities Remain: The Enduring Legacy of Segregated Medicine’ hosted by Becker Medical Library
Washington University – Danforth Campus:
- The Brown School will host a series of talks throughout February. Click here for more information and to register to receive zoom links.
St. Louis Community:
- February 6, 2023 at 7:00pm – Black History Month Concert at Winifred Hall at Webster University
- February 8, 2023 from 6 – 6:45pm – Family Night Out with the Black Rep sponsored by the St. Louis Public Library
- February 17, 2023 at 7:00pm – Carlotta Walls LaNier, “A Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High School”
- February 24, 2023 from 7:30 – 10:00am – Lift Every Voice – A Black History Month Celebration at Powell Hall featuring Voice finalist Kennedy Holmes
- The St. Louis County Library will host numerous events throughout February. Click here for information and events.
Reading and Viewing:
- Read this article about Dr. Will Ross who was named the St. Louis American’s 2022 Person of the Year
- Read this article about the experience of DOMs very own Dr. Aubrey Morrison
- Learn more about African American history across the City of St. Louis
- Listen and watch One Mic: Black History
- Listen to the NPR program Code Switch
- Watch this short YouTube Video by our medical education and medical student team – The Divide: Confronting Racism in American Health Care