Common Book Events
November
Black Body Politics Part 2: Discussion of Black Bodies, Trauma, and Healthcare
November 3 | 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. | OMSA (University Student Commons, 2nd Floor, Suite 215)
Common Book Calendar
The Common Book Program and the Department of African American Studies will host, To Tell It Like It Is: A Teach-In around this year's Common Book, The Organ Thieves. The Teach-In will feature speakers who will discuss Richmond’s history and give an honest accounting of the steps Richmonders are taking to disrupt systemic racial and health inequities in RVA. Student organizations will also table to provide more information about how to get involved.
This panel will discuss medical choices, including the role of healthcare providers and patients as well as religious, spiritual and cultural considerations. Join moderator Jason Callahan, Palliative Chaplain and Instructor, David Flemming, President & CEO of Donate Life, America, Dr. Danielle Noreika, Medical Director of Palliative Services, Amarachi Onyejekwe, student president of Black Men in Medicine, and Dr. Leslie Randall, Director, Gynecologic Oncology as they discuss ways to advocate on behalf of patients and be agents of change. This event, co-sponsored by University College’s Common Book Program and the Office of Health Equity, will be held in-person and live-streamed. This event is free and open to the community, but space is limited.