The Queens Public Library is holding a series of Black History Month events, many of which focus on health and healing in the Black community.
The Black Health and Healing Summit on Friday and Saturday, February 5 and 6, will address disparities in care and outcomes. The 24-hour virtual event will pair entertainment with critical health information and strategies on healing, featuring top medical experts and entertainers like Patrick “Blake” Leeper, eight-time Paralympic Games Medalist, World and American Record Holder, Dr. Kizzmekia S. Corbett, PhD, one of the leading scientists at the forefront of the coronavirus vaccine development, and beatboxing legend Doug E. Fresh.
On February 16, "Why We Can’t Forget: The History of Medical Racism" with Andrew 'Sekou' Jackson, Professor of Black Studies at York College (CUNY), will discuss the history of the African American experience with science and its continued impact today.
Make sure to check out QPL's website for many more events running through the month.