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Black History Month | Violet presents Everyday People

This Black History Month, Violet asked anonymous Black patients to share their stories about positive or negative experiences in health care. Black contributors read their anonymous stories in a new audio series spotlighting patient voices: Everyday People.

2/3/2023

Black History Month | Violet presents Everyday People

What is Transgender Day of Remembrance?

To liberate the most marginalized is to liberate us all.

11/20/2022

As a disabled Afro-Latine Transgender person, I find liberation in the Embodied Care Movement.

For oppressed people, decolonizing health care isn’t a political stance–it’s necessary for our survival.

10/13/2022

As a disabled Afro-Latine Transgender person, I find liberation in the Embodied Care Movement.

Doctors didn’t speak their language, so I became my parents’ translator.

Non-native English speakers need extra support to navigate the U.S. health system. Too often, they have to rely on their own family members and friends to translate during appointments, if they’re not alone. At least my parents have me.

9/6/2022

Doctors didn’t speak their language, so I became my parents’ translator.

I’m celebrating this Disability Pride Month by coming out.

I live day-to-day with chronic pain and chronic anxiety that the pain I’m feeling is an indication of something more.

7/28/2022

I’m celebrating this Disability Pride Month by coming out.

Everyone can be an ally for gender-affirming health care. Here’s how to start.

B. Harriman writes of how to make gender-affirming health care a great experience from start to finish.

3/31/2022

Everyone can be an ally for gender-affirming health care. Here’s how to start.

Patient perspective: Getting the care you deserve.

B, shares their experience navigating healthcare.

2/3/2021

Patient perspective: Getting the care you deserve.

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