08/19/2026
FYI for historical interest:
Dr. Richard Allen Williams signing copies of his book, Blacks in Medicine, while under security protection during his DEI presentation at the University of South Florida Medical School in 2023. Dr. Williams had been scrutinized by the Governor and the Surgeon General of Florida and had been warned against delivering the “woke” lecture, but he persisted despite the intimidation. His book was later banned in Florida but was accepted into the historical archives of the Smithsonian Institution, along with his previous book, the iconic Textbook of Black-Related Diseases.
Dr. Williams is advancing his pro-DEIB efforts by establishing the National Consortium for Health Equity and Community Education (NACHE) which will premiere in December 2026 in LA under the aegis of MHI, combined with the annual Imhotep Awards. Interested individuals, institutions, corporations, foundations, and organizations are encouraged to join this effort by contacting Dr. Williams by email at [email protected]. There is no financial obligation.