Two New Exhibits at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

A Prescription for Change: Black Voices Shaping Healthcare in Virginia

This is an extraordinary exhibition highlighting the significant, yet often overlooked, contributions of Black professionals in the health fields. Explore the remarkable history through images, artifacts, and documents, showcasing the efforts of Black medical professionals to combat healthcare disparities and inequities. 

This exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Black achievements in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, nursing, and allied health professions, illuminating pathways to addressing contemporary healthcare issues. The exhibition examines Black practitioners as far back as the late 1700s. Exhibit runs through March 15.

Sweet to the Soul and Healing to the Bones

This exhibition is organized by the Black American Artist Alliance of Richmond (BAAAR) and is a special pop-up exhibition that complements the featured presentation. It is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex relationship between the medical industry and the Black community. 

The exhibit features works from 14 talented artists, exploring physical, emotional, psychological, and historical aspects of healthcare disparities faced by Black patients. Through various mediums, including images and installations, the artists confront persistent misconceptions about African-American physiology and highlight the community's long-standing participation in American medical research. The exhibition runs through November 30.

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The Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia

122 West Leigh Street

Richmond, VA 23220(804) 

780-9093