Great mini documentary, I am a (PTA) physical therapist assistant and I have also experienced the "I'm the only Black male feeling!" in both education and work environment. It is a burden that makes you stronger and appreciative of your own inner drive, we all must bear it as African American or Minorites alike paving the way for others.
This is how, with a drive, determination and a compassion to help all ( races, creeds, and colors) that Black Lives Matter. Black men in white coats is a prime example, of how intelligent Black Men are represented within a 21st century society versus always viewing crime related issues. As a Black Adjunct University Professor, this site is a blessing in disguise for (all) Black Men to see, whatever you're calling in life my be, take pride in yourself ...
I just got accepted and I am about to start my first year of medical college this August. In my advanced undergrad biology labs and classes, I was the only black male in the class, and I always felt the weight somehow. Even though I was doing better than anybody else, I still felt strangely, like I wasn’t expected to be there or to be that good. As soon as he said, "I am the only black male in my class”, I just said Oh My Goodness, because I can absolutely relate. My prayer is that this will change in the future. It is so amazing to talk about this and see that others can relate, because I honestly thought something was probably just wrong with me :)
Loved this video! Being a premed student at a four year university hasn't been easy but videos like this give me inspiration. I agree there are huge health disparities in the U.S healthcare system and we need more blacks, particularly, black males to advocate and represent us at all levels of healthcare.
Can I help change the narrative and disparities by pursuing and apply to PA school? with all respect to the PA field, I can't help but wonder if I'm selling my self and my community short.
tee rod I'm doing my doctorate in physical therapy and I know we need black PTs to ally with black MDs and PAs. We gotta refer patient to each other and build our community.
