The Daily ‘1619,’ Episode 4: How the Bad Blood Started
Sep 14, 2019
In this engaging conversation, Jeneen Interlandi, a member of The New York Times editorial board and a writer for The Times Magazine, delves into the historical injustices in healthcare for Black Americans. She discusses the inspiring story of Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black woman to receive a medical degree, and the systemic failures post-Civil War. Interlandi also highlights pioneering figures like Montague Cobb and the ongoing fight for hospital desegregation, revealing the roots of medical mistrust that still affect communities today.
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Uncle Eddie's Story
- Nikole Hannah-Jones's Uncle Eddie, a hard worker, delayed medical care due to lack of insurance.
- After a terminal cancer diagnosis, he qualified for federal disability and received insurance, but it was too late.
Rebecca Lee Crumpler
- Rebecca Lee Crumpler, the first Black female doctor in the US, went South after the Civil War.
- She aimed to treat newly emancipated people through the Freedmen's Bureau Medical Division.
Healthcare Crisis Post-Civil War
- Newly emancipated people faced a healthcare crisis due to lack of resources and inadequate facilities.
- They were often turned away from existing hospitals, leading to high death rates.
