Civil Rights

  • Read more: The Civil Rights Movement and the Blood Supply

    The Civil Rights Movement and the Blood Supply

    By Emily Largent This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and this semester, I have been fortunate enough to take a class on the Civil Rights Movement with Professor Randall Kennedy.  This has prompted me to examine the influence of race on healthcare delivery in the 1940s, ’50s, and ’60s.  Racism infected all…

  • Read more: The Constitutional Implications of Ebola: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises

    The Constitutional Implications of Ebola: Civil Liberties and Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises

    Join us for an important public forum: Constitutional Implications of Ebola:Civil Liberties & Civil Rights In Times of Health Crises This public forum addresses the constitutional and public health implications of Ebola response in the United States.  According to state and federal laws, patient information is deemed private and is to be held in strict…