WLRC – How American Gynecology was Birthed from Slavery: Women’s History Month Keynote Lecture
March 7, 2019
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Location
Moss Auditorium, UIC College of Medicine Research Building
Address
Chicago, IL 60607
Cost
Free
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How American Gynecology was Birthed from Slavery
Women’s History Month Keynote Lecture
Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens will provide context for how and why physicians denied Black women their full humanity, yet valued them as "medical superbodies" highly suited for experimentation.
A moderated discussion and reception will follow the lecture.
This lecture is supported by UIC College of Medicine Medical Colloquia Course and Health Humanities Program Free and open to the public. Please email wlrc.can@gmail.com with accommodation requests.
Date posted
Feb 21, 2019
Date updated
Feb 28, 2019