"Betsey, Lucy, and Anarcha: Recognition and Remembrance" with MHRI
On Monday, in collaboration with MedStar Washington Hospital Center Women and Infants' Services OBGYN Department, MHRI Senior Leadership, D.C. Safe Babies Safe Moms, and MedStar Research AIDE, we hosted a virtual gathering "Betsey, Lucy, and Anarcha: Recognition and Remembrance" to honor and remember the lives of enslaved women that suffered in the name of science and medical discovery. We chose this day as the overlap of Black History Month and Women's History Month.
Dr. Bryan Buckley (Research Fellow, MedStar Health Research Institute) led a meaningful discussion in which associates shared their thoughts, experiences and opinions. There were over 170 MedStar Health associates from across the system that attended this event and I am MedStar Health Proud of their courage to speak up and let their voices be heard in the chat, the audience response questions or live discussion.
As a man of science, this horrific torture of enslaved women done in the name of science can not be forgot or forgiven - science should never be used as an excuse for how we behavior nor for doing the right thing. I am glad our associates brought this part of history to my awareness so I and our entire community can learn from it and ensure it never happens again.If you missed the presentation you may view the materials here:
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