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Origin of Everything

Health Disparities in the Black Community: Past & Present

Season 3 Episode 22

You're probably aware that the United States healthcare system is letting down many Black Americans. Today, Danielle looks at the historic reasons for distrust of medical establishment in the Black community as well as why these huge health disparities still exist.

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