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Legacy: A Black Physician Reckons with Racism in Medicine by Uché Blackstock

5.0

challenging emotional informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

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This was a deeply compelling and insightful memoir that exposes the pervasive impact of racism in the healthcare system. As a Black physician, Dr. Blackstock eloquently weaves her personal experiences with a broader examination of how racial biases shape medical practices, policies, and patient outcomes. Her candid reflections on navigating the complexities of both being a medical professional and a person of colour in an often indifferent and discriminatory environment offer a powerful call to action for systemic change. Blackstock’s narrative is equal parts heartbreaking and inspiring, providing a critical lens through which to understand the intersections of race, medicine, and justice.