In this bonus episode, Dr. Keisha Davis sits down one-on-one with Sylvia Drew Ivey, daughter of the legendary Dr. Charles Drew, to explore racial disparities in medicine—from her father’s time to today. We dive deep into:

• The legacy of Dr. Charles Drew and his impact on medicine and blood banking.
• How racial barriers in healthcare persist, and why some disparities have barely improved.
• The role of Charles Drew University in preparing diverse medical professionals.
• How the current administration affects access and equity in healthcare.
• The importance of representation—why we need more Black and Brown doctors, researchers, and policymakers.

This is an episode you don’t want to miss—raw, insightful, and incredibly relevant to today’s healthcare landscape.

• Civil Rights Attorney & Public Health Advocate
• Former Executive Director, To Help Everyone (T.H.E.) Health & Wellness Centers
• Senior Special Assistant at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science

• Dr. Charles Drew’s Contributions to Medicine:
  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/charles-drew-doctor-who-revolutionized-blood-plasma-180978297/
• Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science:
  https://www.cdrewu.edu
• The Need for More Black and Brown Doctors:
  https://www.aamc.org/news-insights/why-we-need-more-black-doctors
• Health Disparities and Racial Barriers in Medicine:
  https://www.kff.org/racial-equity-and-health-policy/issue-brief/key-data-on-health-and-health-care-by-race-and-ethnicity/

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