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Tuskegee Institute

Coverage of Tuskegee Institute in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 9 · 11:00 UTCMost recent: Jul 25 · 08:10 UTC
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US Public Health Serviceorganization1Tuskegee Syphilis Studytopic1Syphilistopic1Associated Pressorganization1Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr.person1Muammar Qaddafiperson1U.S. militaryorganization1Donald Trumpperson1Pentagonorganization1Air Force Art Galleryplace1DEI programstopic1
Recent coverage
  • HEALTHJul 25 · 08:10 UTCWTOP DC
    Today in History: July 25, Tuskegee Syphilis Study exposed

    On July 25, 1972, the Tuskegee Syphilis Study was exposed after The Associated Press revealed that the U.S. Public Health Service and Tuskegee Institute had allowed poor, rural Black male patients with syphilis to go untreated for four decades, resulting in over 100 deaths as part of a study on the disease.

  • POLITICSJun 9 · 11:00 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    The Betrayal of Black Patriots

    Daniel 'Chappie' James Jr., the first Black four-star general in U.S. military history, is highlighted for his service during conflicts and a notable 1969 confrontation with Muammar Qaddafi in Libya. His portrait was removed from the Pentagon's Air Force Art Gallery following executive orders under Donald Trump that reduced DEI programs, leading to perceptions that his legacy was downplayed.

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