All Flashcards
What is the significance of Tuskegee Institute?
Founded by Booker T. Washington to train Black nurses.
What is the significance of HBCUs?
HBCUs like Meharry, Howard, and Morehouse played a crucial role in training Black medical professionals.
What is the significance of Provident Hospital?
The first Black-owned hospital in the US, founded by Daniel Hale Williams.
What is the significance of the National Medical Association (NMA)?
Founded in 1895 to promote the interests of Black physicians and address health disparities.
What is the significance of HeLa cells?
Henrietta Lacks' cells have been crucial in countless medical breakthroughs.
What is the significance of community based healthcare systems?
They provided free community-based care, emphasizing early diagnosis.
What is the significance of the work of Mary Jackson?
Mary Jackson's work at NASA broke both racial and gender barriers.
What is the significance of the work of Mae Jemison?
Mae Jemison's mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour was a milestone for African Americans and women in space exploration.
What is the significance of the ADA?
The ADA mandated accessibility requirements in public spaces and transportation.
What is the significance of the work of Charles Drew?
Revolutionized blood banking and transfusion techniques; developed methods for blood plasma storage and large-scale blood banks.
How do racism and ableism compare?
Racism: Discrimination based on race, creating systemic disadvantages. Ableism: Discrimination against people with disabilities, based on the belief that typical abilities are superior.
How does community based healthcare compare to traditional segregated hospitals?
Community Based Healthcare: Focused on underserved communities and early diagnosis. Segregated Hospitals: Limited access and unequal treatment for African Americans.
What is the cultural significance of HBCUs like Meharry College?
HBCUs like Meharry College played a crucial role in establishing medical schools to train Black medical professionals.
What is the cultural significance of Black community-based healthcare systems?
African Americans established vital community-based healthcare systems to address disparities and provide free community-based care, emphasizing early diagnosis.
What is the cultural significance of Mary Jackson's work at NASA?
Mary Jackson's work at NASA broke both racial and gender barriers, paving the way for future generations in STEM.
What is the cultural significance of Mae Jemison's space mission?
Mae Jemison's mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour was a milestone for African Americans and women in space exploration.