Black History Commission of Arkansas February Symposium: African American Medicine in Arkansas

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Starting: Feb 05, 10:00AM

Ending: Feb 05, 01:30PM

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Location: 501 West Ninth Street, Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

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Tatyana Oyinloye

African American History Coordinator

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The Black History Commission of Arkansas is proud to announce the 2022 February Symposium titled “African American Medicine in Arkansas”.

The symposium will 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022 at the Mosaic Templars Cultural Center located at 501 West Ninth Street in downtown Little Rock.

The event is free but registration is required by Monday, Jan. 31, 2022. Click this link to register: African American Medicine in Arkansas Tickets, Sat, Feb 5, 2022 at 10:00 AM | Eventbrite

Speakers are:

- Dr. Cherisse Jones- Branch - "They Say They Are Maligned and Traduced: Black Medical Professionals in Arkansas"

- Dr. Jesse Hargrove - "Arkansas's Hidden Hospital History: How Separate-But-Equal Never Became Equal"

- Dr. Joycelyn Elders - “My Journey to the White House”

Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. the day of the event. A boxed lunch will be provided to those who register for the event.

Details for a live-stream are coming soon.

Arkansas Heritage is committed to the safety of our staff and guests. Due to the rise in COVID numbers, please check our social media pages for the latest on in-person events including postponements, cancellations or adjustments to virtual.