Racial Justice

A Statement from SMHS and The GW MFA about the Tragic Events Surrounding the Death of George Floyd and Support of the National Medical Association's Call to Action to Address the Impact of Structural Racism on Law Enforcement Processes
As a community of students, educators, scientists, and healthcare providers committed to improving human health by all measures, we are appalled by the inhumane deadly force used by law officers on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis, MN, that killed George Floyd.
Virus has no nationality | Woman holding a sign that says 'stop'
SMHS and Elliott School Hold Webinar on Anti-Asian Racism During COVID-19
During the more than hour-long virtual event, faculty and students discussed disinformation about COVID-19, made recommendations on how to be inclusive of all perspectives, and offered advice on how to support vulnerable groups.
Dr. Ibram X. Kendi standing at a podium in front of a room of people
Establishing the Divide Between Anti-Racist and Not-Racist
For generations in America, matters of racial equity and civil rights have been framed in rigidly defined terms: an act, a view, or a piece of legislation was either racist or not racist.
Robert Mittman holding paper and standing in front of a whiteboard
Continuing the Conversation
The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences hosted a Town Hall to discuss racial bias on July 13.
Medical students laying down on the street to demonstrate in solidarity with #WhiteCoats4BlackLives
George Washington University Medical Students Stage 'Die-In'
Demonstration mounted in solidarity with medical schools nationwide.
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