Rise Up! Black Men in White Coats

Support our Kickstarter here: http://RiseUp.e.fnd.to/bmwc Less black men applied to medical school in the year 2014 than in 1978. This is a major problem, not just for the Black community, but for America as a whole! Society teaches black boys that they have to become athletes, rappers, or prisoners! They're told they can live the American Dream, as long as it's within those boundaries. Every day, black boys with aspirations of greatness are being pushed aside. They're made to believe that if they can't throw a ball, they have no value. We as a society are failing to give them what they need most, real HOPE! What if we told them the truth? What if marginalized youth of all backgrounds knew they could become doctors? What if their teachers, parents, and even coaches taught them that the book in their hand is more valuable than the ball? How much better would they be because of that? How much better would all of us be? The medical field is in a crisis. Healthcare expenditure accounts for nearly 20% of the US GDP. A substantial portion of that is driven by disparities, which in turn are partially driven by a medical workforce which lacks diversity. Neglecting black men in the medical field is detrimental to the nation as a whole. But how do we address this problem? You're invited to join us as we tackle this issue and enter the lives of black men in medicine. Together, we'll experience their struggles, their triumphs, and investigate the questions, "Why are there so few black men in the medical field & what can we do about it?” We’re going to take you to the front lines of this issue, and face it head-on. Black Men In White Coats: Rise Up promises hope! The story of Black Men in White Coats is the American Dream! We're going to take you on a journey that you'll never forget.