One doctor's passionate and profound memoir of his experience grappling with race, bias, and the unique health problems of black Americans.

Black Man in a White Coat examines the complex ways in which both black doctors and patients must navigate the difficult and often contradictory terrain of race and medicine. As Tweedy transforms from student to practicing physician, he discovers how often race influences his encounters with patients. Through their stories, he illustrates the complex social, cultural, and economic factors at the root of many health problems in the black community. These issues take on greater meaning when Tweedy is himself diagnosed with a chronic disease far more common among black people. In this powerful, moving, and deeply empathic book, Tweedy explores the challenges confronting black doctors, and the disproportionate health burdens faced by black patients, ultimately seeking a way forward to better treatment and more compassionate care.

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We are thrilled to embark on this enriching journey with you later this month. We are delighted to announce that Dr. Damon Tweedy will be joining us for a stimulating discussion in August. Make sure to secure your copy of the book from any major retailer as we delve into its pages. Our schedule includes diving into the first half of the book on June 29th, the second half on July 27th, and concluding with a captivating discussion on August 24th alongside Dr. Tweedy. This promises to be an event not to be missed, a wonderful opportunity to engage with a great book and insightful discussions.

A Zoom link will be available upon registration.