In this episode we discuss the Black Panthers, their health initiatives, and community programs to address the disparities in the Black community.
And we highlight acclaimed scholar and writer Dr. Alondra Nelson and her book Body and Soul: The Black Panther Party and the Fight Against Medical Discrimination*.
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Audio Clip
What You Don't Know About The Black Panthers | AJ+
Resources
Beyond Berets: The Black Panthers as Health Activists - PubMed Central
Black Panther Party’s Free Medical Clinics (1969-1975) - BlackPast
The Black Panther Party of the South: An Interview with Larry Little - AAIHS
The Black Panther Party Stands for Health - Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health
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