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Emory medical school apologizes to man 62 years after rejecting him because of his race

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Marion Hood was put on research medication at Emory College 62 years ago yet was quickly rejected because of the colour of his skin. The college has now sent out a main apology to Mr Hood for the prejudiced therapy he dealt with. Mr Hood, currently 83, took place to graduate research studies prior to going to clinical college at Loyola College.

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Emory Apologizes to Medical School Applicant Rejected Because He Was Black

More than six decades after Marion Hood was rejected by Emory University School of Medicine, he received another letter from the school. This time, it was an apology for refusing to admit him into its medical program because he was Black. “Your rejection letter serves as a somber reminder that generations of talented young men and women were denied educational opportunities because of their race, and our society was denied their full potential,”…

3 years ago·Los Angeles, United States

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The Independent

Medical school apologises to applicant rejected in 1959 because he was Black

Marion Hood, now a qualified gynaecologist and obstetrician, says he has often faced discrimination

3 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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CNN

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

More than 60 years ago, Marion Gerald Hood was rejected from a medical school because of his race. This week, the school apologized.

3 years ago·Atlanta, United States

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Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

More than 60 years ago, Marion Gerald Hood was rejected from a medical school because of his race. This week, the school apologized.The Emory University School of Medicine formally apologized to Hood, inviting him to speak at the Atlanta, Georgia, university Thursday as part of a Juneteenth event.“As a university, acknowledging our past is a necessary step toward an empowered future,” said Carolyn Meltzer, the School of Medicine’s executive asso…

3 years ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race - Local News 8

By Leah Asmelash, CNNMore than 60 years ago, Marion Gerald Hood was rejected from a medical school because of his race. This week, the school apologized.The Emory University School of Medicine formally apologized to Hood, inviting him to speak at the Atlanta, Georgia, university Thursday as part of a Juneteenth event.“As a university, acknowledging our past is a necessary step toward an empowered future,” said Carolyn Meltzer, the School of Medi…

3 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

3 years ago·Panama City, United States

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Emory Apologizes to Medical School Applicant Rejected Because He Was Black

Emory Apologizes to Medical School Applicant Rejected Because He Was Black

Medical school apologises to applicant rejected in 1959 because he was Black

Medical school apologises to applicant rejected in 1959 because he was Black

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race - Local News 8

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race - Local News 8

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

Emory University School of Medicine formally apologizes after rejecting an applicant for his race

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