During Black History Month, we're highlighting influential Black voices and organizations who have made an impact on
health equity and policy.
Did you know that Meharry Medical College is one of the nation's historically Black medical colleges? Founded in 1876, it was the first medical school for African Americans in the South.
Meharry's new Global Health Equity Institute, led by Daniel E. Dawes, is tasked with the creation of the School of Global Public Health. The school will launch by 2026, be the first of its kind at a historically Black college or university, and serve as a model of health equity research and service.
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