Racism in Emergency Wards: Myth or Reality
Date and Time
Mar 1, 2025 4:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
Mar 1, 2025 4:00 pm
Anacostia
Death of Kenneth Coleman: Is Racism in Emergency Wards a Myth or Reality
Come join us at Busboys and Poets for a thought-provoking discussion on the topic of racism in hospital emergency wards. Is it a myth or a harsh reality?
On February 13 this year Kenneth Coleman's would have turned 34. But the young man from the Capitol Hill area in South East died at the George Washington Univeristy Hospital in Foggy Bottom exactly two months before his 34th birthday on December 13, 2024.
Coleman was a firefighter / EMT. We went to GW Hospital the morning of Dec 13, 2024.
The family complains the medical staff was nasty, unprofessional and exhibited poor bedside manner and just downright difficult to deal with (lack of communication).
"Kenny insisted something is wrong, something is wrong I can't breathe, listen to me!! Listen to me!!! They all stood back and refused to help Kenny. We begged but they refused to help him and called the officers on the victim's family," the mother alleges.
Kenny reached the ER at 10 am and two hours later he expired.
Main Speakers:
Terry Matthews, the victim's mother
Keith Coleman, the victim's uncle
Let's dive deep into this important issue together. Hear from experts in the field, share your experiences, and be part of the conversation for change. Don't miss out on this eye-opening event!
Moderator Brother Khan
