National Juneteenth Observance Foundation
Celebration of Freedom
AMA Apology
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH MEDICAL COMMISSION
Welcomes you to the web site dedicated
to black physician response to the
American Medical Association (AMA) Apology
to African-American Physicians
Welcomes you to the web site dedicated
to black physician response to the
American Medical Association (AMA) Apology
to African-American Physicians
Clarion Ledger Newspaper Newspaper
Black Miss. doctors offered apology
By Jerry Mitchell July 22, 2009
Black Miss. doctors offered apology
By Jerry Mitchell July 22, 2009
Your invited to attend the annual ceremony on the anniversary
date of the AMA Apology to African-American Physicians
Saturday, the "17th of July", 2009, 11:30pm
Historic AMA Apology date - Thursday, July 17, 2008
of the
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH BLACK MEDICAL "MAAFA" MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Founded by Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., on January 1, 2009 - Anniversary date of the closure of the
MYERS FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS in Amertica's poorest region, the Mississippi Delta
Historic closure date - January 1, 2004
15548 Hwy. 49 East Tchula, Mississippi 662-235-4227
www.AMAApology.com
"A Remembrance of the Black Medical Holocaust in America & the AMA Apology to African-American Physicians"
date of the AMA Apology to African-American Physicians
Saturday, the "17th of July", 2009, 11:30pm
Historic AMA Apology date - Thursday, July 17, 2008
of the
NATIONAL JUNETEENTH BLACK MEDICAL "MAAFA" MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Founded by Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., on January 1, 2009 - Anniversary date of the closure of the
MYERS FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS in Amertica's poorest region, the Mississippi Delta
Historic closure date - January 1, 2004
15548 Hwy. 49 East Tchula, Mississippi 662-235-4227
www.AMAApology.com
"A Remembrance of the Black Medical Holocaust in America & the AMA Apology to African-American Physicians"
Jackson Advocate Newspaper (Jackson, MS)
Black doctors want more than AMA apology for racism
By Earnest McBride July 25, 2008
Black doctors want more than AMA apology for racism
By Earnest McBride July 25, 2008
Clarion Ledger Newspaper (jackson, MS)
AMA apology 1st step in ending 'apartheid'
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. August 10, 2008
AMA apology 1st step in ending 'apartheid'
By Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D. August 10, 2008
National Juneteenth Health Summit
An annual presentation by the National Juneteenth Medical Commission
discussing the medical facts about health disparities in America:
BLACK GENOCIDE
"Medical evidence of the legacy of enslavement in America!"
PRESS RELEASE
Hosted By:
The Black Health Care Coalition of Kansas City
www.bhcckc.org
discussing the medical facts about health disparities in America:
BLACK GENOCIDE
"Medical evidence of the legacy of enslavement in America!"
PRESS RELEASE
Hosted By:
The Black Health Care Coalition of Kansas City
www.bhcckc.org
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., Founder & Chairman
American Pain Institute (API)
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
National Juneteenth Christian Leadership Council (NJCLC)
Myers Foundation For Indigent Health Care & Community Development
P.O. Box 269
Belzoni, Mississippi 39038-0269
662-247-3364 662-247-1471 662-247-4767 Fax
Belzoni, Mississippi 39038-0269
662-247-3364 662-247-1471 662-247-4767 Fax
Frank McCune, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman
National Juneteenth Medical Commission
National Juneteenth Observance Foundation (NJOF)
Cosmic International Foundation (CIF)
150 Summerset Drive
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
601-720-8046
Jackson, Mississippi 39206
601-720-8046
PRESS RELEASE
Mississippi Black Physicians Claim AMA Apology Falls Short
Former AMA President Should Apologize to Mississippi Black Physicians
Mississippi Black Physicians Claim AMA Apology Falls Short
Former AMA President Should Apologize to Mississippi Black Physicians
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Former AMA President, Dr. J. Edward Hill, Jr., of Tupelo, Mississippi
played a key role in the denial of malpractice insurance coverage of several Black
physicians because of the discriminatory policies of tort reform in Mississippi.
Click to view Al Jazeera English video of Tchula, Mississippi,
one of the poorest towns in the Mississippi Delta, America's
most economically depressed geographical region
Former AMA President, Dr. J. Edward Hill, while serving as a Board Member of the Medical Assurance Company of Mississippi (MACM), an all white physician owned and operated medical malpractice insurance company, denied the renewal of malpractice insurance coverage of African-American Baptist medical missionary and Family Practicioner, Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D., leading to the closure of the Myers Foundation Christian Family Health Center of Tchula. Rev., Dr. Myers, the first ordained and commissioned medical missionary to the Mississippi Delta in the history of the African-American church in America, never had a medical malpractice suit during his over 16 years of service in Tchula. Dr. Myers considers his situation the worse case of "reverse tort reform" in American history.
Center For Justice & Democracy (CJ&D)
New Publication by Center for Justice & Democracy Says
“TORT REFORMS” ARE RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY
By Joanne Doroshow & Amy Widman July 2008
New Publication by Center for Justice & Democracy Says
“TORT REFORMS” ARE RACIALLY DISCRIMINATORY
By Joanne Doroshow & Amy Widman July 2008
Washington Post Newspaper
Doctors' Group Plans Apology For Racism
AMA Once Barred Black Physicians
By Holly Watt July 10, 2008
Doctors' Group Plans Apology For Racism
AMA Once Barred Black Physicians
By Holly Watt July 10, 2008
American Medical News
Making medicine more diverse
The AMA has apologized for its history of racial
inequality toward black doctors and has vowed to
improve relations with minority physicians.
Opinion-Editorial July 18, 2008
Making medicine more diverse
The AMA has apologized for its history of racial
inequality toward black doctors and has vowed to
improve relations with minority physicians.
Opinion-Editorial July 18, 2008
PHYSICIANS DIVIDED Dr. W. Montague Cobb, president of the National Medical Association in the 1960s. Courtesy of Howard University |
Dr. W. Montague Cobb, left, in the 1960s, teaching anatomical comparison. Courtesy of Howard University |
New York Times Newspaper
Apology Shines Light on Racial Schism in Medicine
By Harriet A. Washington July 29, 2008
Apology Shines Light on Racial Schism in Medicine
By Harriet A. Washington July 29, 2008
New York Times Newspaper
Rooting Out Racism in Medicine
Indeed, it’s obvious when you think about it that many more African-Americans
died as a result of racist medical treatment in the South than at the hands of all the
lynch mobs, bombers, and night riders combined.
Opinion-Editorial August 14, 2008
Rooting Out Racism in Medicine
Indeed, it’s obvious when you think about it that many more African-Americans
died as a result of racist medical treatment in the South than at the hands of all the
lynch mobs, bombers, and night riders combined.
Opinion-Editorial August 14, 2008
For Immediate Release
NMA ACCEPTS AMA APOLOGY FOR HISTORY OF RACIAL INEQUALITY
Contact: Alisa Mosley 202-347-1895
National Medical Association (NMA) Washington, DC
NMA ACCEPTS AMA APOLOGY FOR HISTORY OF RACIAL INEQUALITY
Contact: Alisa Mosley 202-347-1895
National Medical Association (NMA) Washington, DC
Chicago Reader News & Chicago Tribune Newspaper
A black doctor discusses the AMA apology
A Chicago doctor talks about racism in medicine
By Jeff Kunerth July 10, 2008
A black doctor discusses the AMA apology
A Chicago doctor talks about racism in medicine
By Jeff Kunerth July 10, 2008
The Dallas Morning News
Doctors in Dallas applaud national association's
discrimination apology
By Scott Farwell July 10, 2008
Doctors in Dallas applaud national association's
discrimination apology
By Scott Farwell July 10, 2008
Orlando Sentinal Newspaper
Orlando physician finds little comfort in
AMA's apology for racist past
By Jeff Kunerth July 11, 2008
Orlando physician finds little comfort in
AMA's apology for racist past
By Jeff Kunerth July 11, 2008
William Brandford consults Dr. Wanda L. Ramsey at her Woodlawn office.
She is vice president of a black doctors association.
(Sun photo by Monica Lopossay / July 10,2008)
Baltimore Sun Newspaper
AMA apologizes for past racism
Group reviews how black doctors were denied membership
and support and says effects 'are still with us today'
By Liz F. Kay and David Kohn July 11, 2008
Albany High School junior Elmeisha Sturdivant, 16, says she would be more comfortable dealing with a black doctor. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) |
Union College professor Robert B. Baker is co-author of a recent study on racial discrimination in the medical profession. (Michael P. Farrell / Times Union) |
Sabrina Permaul, left, with her children Nyaira, 4, and Nianna, 7, talks Thursday, July 10, about the AMA's apology for more than a century of discrimination against black doctors. (Paul Buckowski / Times Union) |
timesunion.com (Albany, NY)
Apology offers salve for racial wound
Medical group apologizes for old policies of
discrimination against black physicians
By Paul Grondahl July 11, 2008
Apology offers salve for racial wound
Medical group apologizes for old policies of
discrimination against black physicians
By Paul Grondahl July 11, 2008
Wayne J. Riley, Meharry Medical College president, applauds the AMA.
The Tennessean Newspaper
AMA apology stuns Meharry CEO
By Claudia Pinto July 11, 2008
Commercial Appeal Newspaper (Memphis, TN)
Black doctors cheer apology by American Medical Association
By Lindsey Tanner (AP) July 11, 2008
Black doctors cheer apology by American Medical Association
By Lindsey Tanner (AP) July 11, 2008
Contra Coastal Times News (Oakland, CA)
Kate Scannell: The AMA's apology to African American physicians
By Kate Scannell July 19, 2008
Kate Scannell: The AMA's apology to African American physicians
By Kate Scannell July 19, 2008
Sun Sentinal News (Deerfield Beach, FL)
Apology a good start, but AMA needs to do more for black doctors
ISSSUE: Doctors' organization apologizes for discrimination against blacks.
By South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board July 22, 2008
Apology a good start, but AMA needs to do more for black doctors
ISSSUE: Doctors' organization apologizes for discrimination against blacks.
By South Florida Sun-Sentinel Editorial Board July 22, 2008
It wasn't until the 1960s that the AMA took a
strong stance against policies dating to the 1800s
that barred Blacks from some state and local medical
societies, a prequisite for obtaining hospital privileges.
Dr. Harvey Allen, Sr.
The Chronicle (Winston-Salem, NC)
Better Late than Never?
Local doctors react to AMA apology to blacks
By Layla Farmer July 30, 2008
Better Late than Never?
Local doctors react to AMA apology to blacks
By Layla Farmer July 30, 2008
Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell
The Post and Courier News (Charleston, SC)
Apology from AMA for racism
By Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell August 5, 2008
Apology from AMA for racism
By Dr. Thaddeus J. Bell August 5, 2008
Dr. Myers (right) treating an elderly patient (left) in Tchula, Mississippi
during a recent house visit with People Magazine.
PEOPLE MAGAZINE
Healing the Past
By Bob Meadows September 13, 2004
Healing the Past
By Bob Meadows September 13, 2004
Stop the Medical Malpractice Lynching of
American Pain Institute Founder & President:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.!
Click to see the provocative:
ABC News GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Robin Roberts Interview of Dr. Myers!
January 26, 2005
Click here for important information about the PROTEST RALLY and
how you can help save the medical ministry of Rev., Dr. Myers!
(Includes information on who to write, call or e-mail in support of Dr. Myers)
American Pain Institute Founder & President:
Rev. Ronald V. Myers, Sr., M.D.!
Click to see the provocative:
ABC News GOOD MORNING AMERICA
Robin Roberts Interview of Dr. Myers!
January 26, 2005
Click here for important information about the PROTEST RALLY and
how you can help save the medical ministry of Rev., Dr. Myers!
(Includes information on who to write, call or e-mail in support of Dr. Myers)
Help Reform Tort Reform!
Poor People and Chronic Pain Patients Need Health Care Too!
Poor People and Chronic Pain Patients Need Health Care Too!
Rally at the State Capitol - Jackson, Mississippi
Left to Right: Dr. Winston Price, President-NMA, Dr. Ron Myers, Dr. Albert Morris, Jr., Chairman-NMA
Click to view:
NATIONAL MEDICAL ASSOCIATION (NMA) web site:
www.nmanet.org
Click below to receive copy of:
PHYSICIANS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE SURVEY
By Frank McCune, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman
National Juneteenth Medical Commission
www.19thofjune.com www.Juneteenth.us
PHYSICIANS PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY INSURANCE SURVEY
By Frank McCune, M.D., M.B.A., Chairman
National Juneteenth Medical Commission
www.19thofjune.com www.Juneteenth.us
Jackson Advocate Newspaper
TOP NMA OFFICIALS RALLY SUPPORT FOR TCHULA'S RON MYERS
By Barbara Harris March 3-9, 2005
TOP NMA OFFICIALS RALLY SUPPORT FOR TCHULA'S RON MYERS
By Barbara Harris March 3-9, 2005
Greenwood Commonwealth Newspaper
MYERS PLANS RALLY IN JACKSON
By Bob Darden March 1, 2005
MYERS PLANS RALLY IN JACKSON
By Bob Darden March 1, 2005
Jackson Advocate Newspaper
DR. MYERS SPEAKS OUT ON GMA
By Barbara Harris February 3-9, 2005
DR. MYERS SPEAKS OUT ON GMA
By Barbara Harris February 3-9, 2005
The Foundation For Taxpayer & Consumer Rights
PRESIDENT BUSH ASKED TO MEET AFRICAN AMERICAN DOCTOR FORCED TO CLOSE CLINICS BY MALPRACTICE INSURER THAT CANCELLED COVERAGE UNDER TORT REFORM
By Jamie Court January 26, 2005
PRESIDENT BUSH ASKED TO MEET AFRICAN AMERICAN DOCTOR FORCED TO CLOSE CLINICS BY MALPRACTICE INSURER THAT CANCELLED COVERAGE UNDER TORT REFORM
By Jamie Court January 26, 2005
The Legal Broadcast Network
DR. MYERS SPEAKS AT LEGAL BROADCAST NETWORK TELETHON
Boston, Massachusetts February 3, 2005
DR. MYERS SPEAKS AT LEGAL BROADCAST NETWORK TELETHON
Boston, Massachusetts February 3, 2005
Jackson Advocate Newspaper
DR. MYERS ON GMA: DELTA POOR WITHOUT HEALTH CARE
By Barbara Harris January 13-19, 2005
DR. MYERS ON GMA: DELTA POOR WITHOUT HEALTH CARE
By Barbara Harris January 13-19, 2005
Greenwood Commonwealth Newspaper
TCHULA DOCTOR TO BE ON 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA' TUESDAY
By Bob Darden January 13, 2005
TCHULA DOCTOR TO BE ON 'GOOD MORNING AMERICA' TUESDAY
By Bob Darden January 13, 2005
Delta Democrat Times Newspaper
PHYSICIAN DISCUSSES FLIP SIDE OF TORT REFORM
By Woodrow Wilson January 4, 2005
PHYSICIAN DISCUSSES FLIP SIDE OF TORT REFORM
By Woodrow Wilson January 4, 2005
Jackson Advocate Newspaper
Countdown to health care crisis...
CLINICS SERVING STATE'S MOST DEPRESSED AREA MUST CLOSE JAN. 1
By Barbara Harris December 16-22, 2004
Countdown to health care crisis...
CLINICS SERVING STATE'S MOST DEPRESSED AREA MUST CLOSE JAN. 1
By Barbara Harris December 16-22, 2004
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
DOCTOR'S TROUBLES HAVE TUPELO ROOTS
By Michaela Gibson Morris December 18, 2004
DOCTOR'S TROUBLES HAVE TUPELO ROOTS
By Michaela Gibson Morris December 18, 2004
The Clarion Ledger Newspaper
DOCTOR SEEKS INJUNCTION TO KEEP MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
By Jimmie E. Gates December 17, 2004
DOCTOR SEEKS INJUNCTION TO KEEP MALPRACTICE COVERAGE
By Jimmie E. Gates December 17, 2004
Modernhealthcare.com
DOC SUES MISSISSIPPI LIABILITY INSURER OVER DENIED RENEWAL
By Mark Taylor December 10, 2004
DOC SUES MISSISSIPPI LIABILITY INSURER OVER DENIED RENEWAL
By Mark Taylor December 10, 2004
The BWP.com Newsletter
BLACK PHYSICIAN VICTIM OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LYNCHING
By James I. Neusom October 24, 2004
BLACK PHYSICIAN VICTIM OF A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LYNCHING
By James I. Neusom October 24, 2004
Drug Reporter
THE POLITICS OF PAIN
By DRC Net October 4, 2004
THE POLITICS OF PAIN
By DRC Net October 4, 2004
Jackson Advocate Newspaper
STATE TRYING TO STOP LOCAL DOCTOR'S MEDICAL MINISTRY
By Barbara Harris September 30, 2004
STATE TRYING TO STOP LOCAL DOCTOR'S MEDICAL MINISTRY
By Barbara Harris September 30, 2004
Center For Justice & Democracy (CJ&D)
"Tort Reform" and Racial Prejudice: A Troublesome Connection
By Emily Gottlieb, Geoff Boehm, Joanne Doroshow March 2004
"Tort Reform" and Racial Prejudice: A Troublesome Connection
By Emily Gottlieb, Geoff Boehm, Joanne Doroshow March 2004