July 7th 2023.
Angelina Jolie, an actress and philanthropist, has brought awareness to the racial bias in healthcare, especially when it comes to Black children. She is the mother of six, three of whom are adopted children of color. In an op-ed for the American Journal of Nursing, Jolie wrote about how her kids have been misdiagnosed because of their race - a dangerous situation that could have had serious consequences.
Jolie specifically recalled a story about her daughter Zahara, who was adopted from Ethiopia, and the lack of proper tools to detect bruising on darker skin. She mentioned that in a hospital visit for a medical procedure, a nurse had instructed her to notify her if Zahara “turned pink near her incisions” - a moment that made Jolie realize the conversation she needed to have with her daughter about what makes her different.
Jolie has always advocated for proper healthcare for all and is teaching her children the same values. In an essay for Time Magazine, she wrote about how her daughters care for one another, with her youngest daughter studying the nurses and assisting the next time. This is just a small example of the values and beliefs Jolie is instilling in her children.
Racial bias in healthcare is a serious issue, and Angelina Jolie is making sure her voices is heard. With her experience as a mother and the story of her daughter Zahara, she’s raising awareness of the importance of proper healthcare for all - regardless of race or ethnicity.
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