Presented in partnership with Dr. Kendra Outler, founder of Uzima Health & Wellness (www.myuzima.org).

Uzima Health & Wellness serves as a bridge between healthcare organizations and communities through culturally competent education, advocacy and independent research focused on improving health outcomes for underserved communities.

During segregation, Black physicians established clinics, hospitals, and training programs to serve communities excluded from mainstream medical care.

When hospitals closed their doors, Black physicians opened theirs. In basements, church buildings, private homes, and segregated clinics, they provided care when care was denied.

Their work extended beyond medicine. They delivered babies, treated injuries, educated families, and earned trust in communities shaped by exclusion and neglect. Healing was never just about treatment. It was about presence, dignity, and survival.