Dr. James Derham is recognized as being the first Black physician in the United States. Born a slave in Philadelphia, Derham was owned by several doctors. In 1783, he ended up living in New Orleans with a Scottish physician who hired him to perform medical services. At the age of 21, Derham had saved enough […]

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