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.
