11/17/2025
For centuries, myths have shaped how medicine treats Black people — including the dangerous belief that Black patients feel less pain. These ideas didn’t disappear. Today, they still influence medical decisions, health outcomes, and even emergency room care. From debates about hypertension being “genetic,” to COVID-19’s devastating disparities, this video unpacks the truth: health outcomes aren’t about biology alone — they’re shaped by racism, environment, and access to care. Until science faces this history, disparities will continue.