Episode 71: Anarcha, Lucy & Betsey

The foundations of modern gynecology are built on the bodies and pain of enslaved black women.... the Mothers of Gynecology. This week we'll talk about the man who has been celebrated for being the "Father of Gynecology" and the questionable practices that seemed barbaric to us now, but that led to discoveries and a new understanding of women's bodies. Anarcha, Lucy, and Betsey were the tools that he used, and they were the ones that made the sacrifices.

I also want to celebrate artist Michelle Browder - a woman who has worked to bring the truth to light, and is fighting to help heal the lasting pain of a racist system.

Find the article "How Can We Solve the Black Maternal Health Crisis" here: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/2023/solving-the-black-maternal-health-crisis

To visit the Equal Justice Initiative, click here: https://eji.org/