Medical Humanities and Black and Brown in Bioethics are joining forces to transform the academic publishing landscape to cater to more diverse voices, knowledge, and audiences via the BBB Medical Humanities Research Forum. In a discussion on the Medical Humanities Podcast, Editor-in-Chief Brandy Schillace speaks with Matimba Swana and Kumeri Bandara about Black and Brown in Bioethics (BBB). The podcast explores BBB’s origins, its focus on social justice, and its role in creating a supportive community for scholars of color in bioethics.
Key points discussed include:
- The lack of representation for people of color in UK bioethics.
- The importance of addressing health inequalities and promoting racial equity.
- The need for community-building among marginalised scholars, especially following events like George Floyd’s murder.
- The BBB’s formation through informal conversations and meetings.
- The challenges faced in publishing and academia, including biases and gatekeeping.
- Medical Humanities and BBB’s plans for a research forum to support Black and Brown scholars in publishing and sharing their work.
Overall, the conversation highlights the power of community and the necessity for structural changes in academia to ensure equitable opportunities for all. You can listen to the full conversation via Medical Humanities Podcast with Matimba Swana and Kumeri Bandara.
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