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We Support & Empower Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons through Mentoring, Activism, & Education while Advocating for Health Equity. A 501(c)(3) org

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🔊 Your Voice = Your Voice

✊🏾Ida B. Wells-Barnett

Ida was a fierce advocate for justice and civil rights. Her fearless journalism and activism against lynching paved the way for future generations. Let’s honor her legacy! ✊🏾📰❤️

💪🏾 Ida fought so that we could vote.

✨ Your vote is your voice.

✨ Your voice matters.

✨ Be sure to vote early if possible.

✨ Do you have a voting plan?

🗳️ Who’s on your ballot?

✅ Have you already voted? Remind your friends and family.

Not sure? Visit @whenweallvote

Let’s Go! 🙌🏾

#Vote #YourVoiceMatters #Democracy by @bwos2020

🔊 Your Voice = Your Voice

✊🏾Fannie Lou Hamer

Fannie transformed Black voting rights with her courage and passion. Her legacy inspires us to stand up and vote!

During the Civil Rights Movement, Fannie inspired countless individuals to register and vote, highlighting the importance of representation and empowerment. Her legacy continues to resonate today! ✊🏾🗳️❤️

💪🏾 Fannie fought so that we could vote.

✨ Your vote is your voice.

✨ Your voice matters.

✨ Be sure to vote early if possible.

✨ Do you have a voting plan?

🗳️ Who’s on your ballot?

✅ Have you already voted? Remind your friends and family.

Not sure? Visit @whenweallvote

Let’s Go! 🙌🏾

#Vote #YourVoiceMatters #Democracy by @bwos2020

🔊 Your Voice = Your Voice

✊🏾Shirley Chisholm

In 1968, she was the 1st Black Woman elected to US Congress.

In 1972, she was the 1st Black Woman to run for US President from one of the major 2 political parties.

💪🏾 Shirley fought so that we could vote.

✨ Your vote is your voice.

✨ Your voice matters.

✨ Be sure to vote early if possible.

✨ Do you have a voting plan?

🗳️ Who’s on your ballot?

✅ Have you already voted? Remind your friends and family.

Not sure? Visit @whenweallvote

Let’s Go! 🙌🏾

#Vote #YourVoiceMatters #Democracy by @bwos2020

🌟 This #BlackHerstoryMonth, we honor Dr. May Chinn (1896–1980), the first African American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College (now the NYU Grossman School of Medicine). Against the backdrop of rampant racial and gender discrimination, Dr. Chinn’s perseverance and brilliance paved the way for future generations of Black women in medicine.

Born in Great Barrington, MA, Dr. Chinn’s journey was shaped by challenges, from growing up in a segregated society to overcoming personal hardships. Yet, her determination never wavered. She entered medical school in 1922 as the only Black woman in her class and went on to become a trailblazer in cancer care, contributing to early cancer diagnosis in Harlem, New York.

Dr. Chinn’s career is marked by a series of groundbreaking accomplishments:

💡 First Black woman intern at Harlem Hospital
💡 Founded the Susan Smith McKinney Steward Medical Society to support Black women in medicine
💡 Worked alongside pioneers like George Papanicolaou, helping to advance cervical cancer detection
💡 Served as a beacon of hope for the underserved, providing care during the Great Depression and fighting for equitable healthcare

Her tireless work and dedication to improving healthcare, especially cancer care, changed the medical landscape for countless individuals, and her legacy continues to inspire.

Today, Dr. Chinn’s example reminds us of the strength, resilience, and impact of Black women in the fight for equality and justice in medicine. 🙌🏿💜

#BlackHerstoryMonth #MayChinn #WomenInMedicine #BlackExcellence #MedicalPioneers #Trailblazers #CancerCare #BreakingBarriers #RepresentationMatters #HistoryMakers #BlackWomenInMedicine #HerStory #BlackHistoryMonth by @bwos2020

🌟 Black HERStory Month: Dr. Claudia L. Thomas 🌟

Born and raised in Brooklyn, Dr. Claudia L. Thomas made history as the first Black female board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in the United States in 1982. 🏥✨ Her journey is a testament to determination, resilience, and the power of breaking barriers.

As a High School of Performing Arts graduate in New York, Dr. Thomas’s passion for excellence started early. At Vassar College, she led protests to establish the African-American Studies department, fighting for education and representation for future generations.

After earning her medical degree from Johns Hopkins University, she became the first African-American and woman to graduate from the Yale Medical Program in Orthopaedics. Her groundbreaking achievements continue to inspire countless students and professionals.

Despite overcoming personal challenges like kidney failure and cancer, Dr. Thomas remains an advocate for diversity in healthcare, striving to increase minority representation in medical education and combat racial bias in the healthcare system.

We celebrate Dr. Thomas’s incredible legacy—her leadership, advocacy, and dedication to her patients and community have improved the medical field. 🌍💜

#DrClaudiaThomas #BlackWomenInMedicine #OrthopaedicSurgeon #MedicalPioneer #BreakingBarriers #WomenInMedicine #BlackExcellence #Trailblazer #RepresentationMatters #HistoryMaker #VassarCollege #ActivismInMedicine #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackHerstoryMonth by @bwos2020

🌟 Honoring Women Physicians on National Women Physician Day 🌟

Today, on National Women Physician Day, we celebrate the incredible contributions of women in medicine. From pioneering leaders like Dr. Claudia L. Thomas, the first Black female board-certified orthopaedic surgeon in the U.S., to the countless women who continue to break barriers every day, we honor their dedication, resilience, and impact. 💪🏾✨

Women physicians not only heal, but they also inspire, advocate, and pave the way for future generations in healthcare. Their leadership, compassion, and commitment are essential to shaping a more diverse and inclusive medical community.

Here’s to all the women who continue to make history in medicine. Your hard work and passion are changing lives! 🌍💜

#WomenPhysicians #NationalWomenPhysicianDay #BreakingBarriers #WomenInMedicine #BlackWomenInMedicine #MedicalTrailblazers #RepresentationMatters #HealthcareLeaders #HistoryMakers by @bwos2020

Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Claudia L. Thomas with this prestigious award! 🙌🏾

💫 Congratulations to our BWOS member Carol Morris, MD who exemplifies Dr. Thomas’ resilience, tenacity, and leadership in Orthopaedic Surgery. Your dedication continues to inspire and elevate our field! 🏆

#BWOS #ClaudiaLThomasAward #Trailblazers #WomenInSurgery #Inspiration #BlackWomen #OrthopedicSurgeons by @bwos2020

BWOS celebrates leadership and excellence with the President’s Health Equity & Diversity Award! 🌍💫

Congrats to our BWOS member Linda Suleiman, MD @lindasules who is championing diversity, inclusivity, and innovation in Orthopaedic Surgery. Congratulations! 🙌🏾🏆

#BWOS #HealthEquity #DiversityInMedicine #WomenInSurgery #Leadership #OrthopedicSurgeons by @bwos2020

Celebrating excellence with the Alvin H. Crawford, MD Mentorship Award! 🌟

Congratulations to our BWOS member Erica Taylor, MD, MBA @missrica2002 who embodies Dr. Crawford’s dedication to mentorship, teaching, and advancing the field of Orthopaedics. Your impact is inspiring and transformative! 🙌🏾🏆

#BWOS #AlvinHCrawfordAward #MentorshipMatters #WomenInSurgery #Trailblazers #OrthopedicSurgeons by @bwos2020

🎄✨ Wishing a very Merry Christmas to our incredible BWOS family! 🎁🎅🏼 May your holiday season be filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. Here’s to celebrating our strength, resilience, and brilliance, both in the operating room and in life! 💪🏾🌟

#MerryChristmas #BWOS #BlackWomenSurgeons #OrthopedicExcellence #HolidayCheer #StrongerTogether by @bwos2020

BWOS is an active, functional organization that aims to support and empower Black Women Orthopaedic Surgeons. As such, we acknowledge and celebrate the historic moment of a black woman in the presidential race. However, BWOS is not affiliated with any political party and does not align with the thoughts or views of any particular campaign. We encourage everyone to educate themselves on the issues that may impact their families or the communities they serve and to be an informed and engaged participant in the coming elections. ⁠ by @bwos2020

On Women's Equality Day, we honor the trailblazers who fought for our right to vote and stand as equals. Let's continue their legacy by making our voices heard at the ballot box. Every vote is a step towards true equality. 💪🏾🗳️ #WomensEqualityDay #VoteForChange #EmpowerHer #BWOS by @bwos2020