James McCune Smith: new discovery reveals how first African American doctor fought for women’s rights in Glasgow

Primary Author or Creator
Matthew Daniel Eddy
Additional Author(s) / Creators
The Conversation
Type of Resource
News Media
Date Published
Fast Facts

McCune Smith’s activism showed aspiring African Americans that becoming a professional black physician could be more than simply treating patients. For him, being an expert in medical science also included using his training to fight injustice and inequality.