Most people don’t know the history of Black barbershops/beauty salons and health. A brief review of the literature uncovers centuries of evidence dating back to the humble origins of dentistry and surgery. Today, Black barbers and stylists have the trust of the people in their neighborhoods where important conversations of the day are often discussed, and debated in the barbershop/salon. In this UMD Alumni Association Faculty Series session, participants are invited to think back to the original meaning of the red and blue barber pole to frame barbershops and salons as places where health conversations and interventions can take place.
Presented by: Dr. Stephen Thomas
One of the nation's leading scholars in the effort to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities, Dr. Stephen B. Thomas has applied his expertise to address a variety of conditions from which minorities generally face far poorer outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, obesity and HIV/AIDS.
About the UMD Alumni Association Faculty Series
UMD Faculty are among the world's leading experts, helping to solve the Grand Challenges of our time. Their research has the power to transform lives by advancing our understanding of the world around us. This Spring, the UMD Alumni Association will host a virtual series featuring six distinguished faculty in April and May as they showcase their research and its impact on humanity.