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THE HISTORY YOU SHOULD’VE BEEN TAUGHT…BUT WEREN’T

In this special episode of African American History Is AMERICAN History (AAHIAH), we spotlight two trailblazing African American medical pioneers whose groundbreaking contributions to medicine—and American history—have been largely forgotten: Dr. Daniel Hale Williams and Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey.

Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (1856–1931) is best known for performing the first successful open-heart surgery in 1893, a landmark achievement in surgical history. As the founder of Provident Hospital, the first interracial hospital in the United States, Dr. Williams helped revolutionize both medical care and opportunities for Black physicians. He also co-founded the National Medical Association (NMA), a vital institution created when African Americans were excluded from the American Medical Association. In 1913, Dr. Williams became the first and only African American charter member of the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Ulysses Grant Dailey (1885–1961), a distinguished surgeon and medical educator, began his medical career at Provident Hospital under the mentorship of Dr. Williams. He would go on to become one of the most respected Black surgeons in America, earning the National Medical Association’s Distinguished Service Award in 1949. Dr. Dailey dedicated his life to expanding opportunities for African American doctors and patients alike.

This episode also features the original 1948 radio dramatization of their lives from Destination Freedom, the groundbreaking radio program created by African American writer and journalist Richard Durham. Airing on August 8, 1948, this episode of Destination Freedom honored Dr. Williams and Dr. Dailey as pioneering Black doctors whose achievements helped pave the way for future generations in medicine and civil rights.

Whether you're a medical student, history teacher, or simply passionate about African American history, U.S. history, or Black excellence in medicine, this episode offers an inspiring, educational look at two giants of American medical history.

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