Griffin Health, Ansonia NAACP recognize Black leaders in medicine

 

In honor of Black History Month, Griffin Health has partnered with the Ansonia NAACP in recognizing Black Americans who have made significant contributions to medicine.

Today, we spotlight Dr. Louis T. Wright.

Dr. Wright was a prominent surgeon and medical writer. He was the second Black American to become a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (1934), first to be appointed Police Surgeon of New York City (1928) and President of the Board of New York’s Harlem Hospital (1948).

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Artist to exhibit collage series at Plumb Memorial Library in Shelton

SHELTON - Plumb Memorial Library will be exhibiting the works of artist, award-winning author, and educator Steve Parlato during the month of February.

Parlato will also be discussing his creative process and the methods he uses to craft his work in a special presentation at 11 a.m. Feb. 10. He will present a PowerPoint presentation along with his poetry and answer questions about his artwork.

The public is invited to attend; registration is not required.

The 16-piece portrait collage series, “We Are Not Disposable” each show a Black American whose life was changed due to racial violence. Parlato uses his poetry and artwork to promote conversations about racism, with the goal of fostering connection and opening minds.

The Library is at 65 Wooster St.

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