Tag: history of medicine

Mercy Hospital & the History of Segregated Healthcare in Wilson, NC

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020by Beth Bullock Nevarez1 Comment

In honor of Black History Month I have been visiting local historical sites with strong ties to Black history and sharing my experiences. I have already written about Boyette Slave House in Kenly, NC, the Freeman Round House Museum in downtown Wilson, NC and St. John AME Zion Church in downtown Wilson, NC. The last…

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#WomensHistoryMonth: Marie Curie — Guest Post by a Budding Historian

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019by Beth Bullock Nevarez8 Comments

In Women's History Month, I am writing about women from the past including inspiring women, controversial women, unheard of women, and everyday women. I am also taking the opportunity to support and lift up today and tomorrow's women. The following post was written by my 10-year-old niece, Tori, for her 4th grade class project about…

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