Topic: Damon Tweety

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72: Duke Power
• 54:08 - 1:00:27

72: Duke Power

Racial Disparities in Medicine and Black Man in a White Coat

Dr. Damon Tweety, author of Black Man in a White Coat, discusses his experiences with race and medicine at Duke University. He highlights how Black patients are often treated differently based on socioeconomic assumptions and how medical education frequently focuses on Black health frailties without explaining the underlying causes. The segment connects these historical disparities to modern skepticism regarding the healthcare system and vaccines.