“it signified how close a man who holds medically racist beliefs was to becoming the country’s leading health official…. ideas like Kennedy’s could be used to rationalize the lack of care for an under-served population.” #Health4All #TuskegeeStudy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
RFK Jr’s claim about Black people’s immune systems is ‘unscientific and terrifying’
Kennedy’s hearing signifies how close a man with medically racist beliefs is to becoming the US’s leading health official
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2025 at 10:48 PM
“it signified how close a man who holds medically racist beliefs was to becoming the country’s leading health official…. ideas like Kennedy’s could be used to rationalize the lack of care for an under-served population.” #Health4All #TuskegeeStudy
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
4/8
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
4/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
4/8
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
4/8
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
5/8
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
5/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
5/8
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
5/8
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
8/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
8/8
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
1/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
1/8
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
6/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
#WhiteSupremacy
#AmericanHistory
#Genocide
6/8
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
March 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis were never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis were never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
November 25, 2024 at 3:37 PM
Facts: #TuskegeeStudy was supposed to last six months went on for 40 years.
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis were never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
The 399 Black #American men who actually had syphilis were never got adequately treated for it.
After 1947, when penicillin was the most widely used treatment for syphilis, none of the men were told it was an option.
3/8
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
According to the Center for Disease Control’s website, “The advisory panel concluded that the #TuskegeeStudy was ‘ethically unjustified’– the knowledge gained was sparse when compared with the risks the study posed for its subjects.”
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
#AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
5/8
Listening to the#NDHouseHumanServicesCommittee debate various #antivax bills and I'm just sad. The opposing force brought data and information, while the in favor group gave testimony that shows we have failed our public in education. Additionally, the #tuskegeestudy continually haunts America.
February 4, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Listening to the#NDHouseHumanServicesCommittee debate various #antivax bills and I'm just sad. The opposing force brought data and information, while the in favor group gave testimony that shows we have failed our public in education. Additionally, the #tuskegeestudy continually haunts America.
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
In 1995, the program was expanded to include health as well as medical benefits. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was given responsibility for the program, where it remains today.”
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
8/8
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
As part of the #TuskegeeStudy settlement, the U.S. gov\ promised to give lifetime medical benefits & burial services to all living participants. The Tuskegee Health Benefit Program (THBP) was established to provide these services. In 1975, wives, widows & offspring were added to the program.
7/8
7/8
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
The CDC article also says, “In the summer of 1973, a class-action lawsuit was filed on behalf of the study participants and their families. In 1974, a $10 million out-of-court settlement was reached.
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
#TuskegeeStudy
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
6/8
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
January 5, 2025 at 10:44 AM
1932: #TuskegeeStudy of Untreated Syphilis in the [African American] Male Began
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
Context: The stated purpose of the study of 600 Black American men was to determine the best course of treatment for syphilis.The study was conducted w/out informed consent...
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy
1/8
But DHHS Secretary nominee #RFKjr said “Blacks” have better immune systems and shouldn’t get the same vaccines as white people, so NIH doesn’t need to research vaccines for “Blacks”. Also COVID virus spares “Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese”. #TuskegeeStudy
www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-...
www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-...
RFK Jr. Struggles to Explain Past Quote on Vaccines for Black People
Donald Trump’s pick for health secretary had a particularly tough confirmation hearing—thanks to his own comments.
www.yahoo.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:09 AM
But DHHS Secretary nominee #RFKjr said “Blacks” have better immune systems and shouldn’t get the same vaccines as white people, so NIH doesn’t need to research vaccines for “Blacks”. Also COVID virus spares “Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese”. #TuskegeeStudy
www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-...
www.yahoo.com/news/rfk-jr-...
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
August 22, 2026 at 2:10 PM
None of the 600 Black Men were ever told they could leave the #TuskegeeStudy and seek treatment elsewhere. The deception wasn’t discovered until 1972 when an advisory panel was formed to review the study.
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8
ugly #AmericanHistory
#WhiteSupremacy bullshit
#AfricanAmericanGenocide
4/8