{"product_id":"book-fzra","title":"I Wear A White Coat","description":"\u003cp\u003eFROM TARRED AND FEATHERED TO HOODED AND LETTERED...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe challenges that pre-exist in the African American professional health community\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eextend far beyond the confines of this text. The very essence of the journey,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ein many cases, is tainted at inception. More often than not and particularly\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ewith people of color, the journey is met with inferred demise at the mere stage\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof oral admission in desire to pursue doctoral status.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the fact that African American lineage has given rise to undeniable talent,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eintelligence, and genius as that of Dr. Charles Drew, Dr. Daniel Hale Williams,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler and an exhaustive list of many, many others, the doors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eof opportunity and access have yet to swing as far and wide for blacks to enter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003emedical and research-driven health professions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe proverbial badge of honor in \"the white coat\" seems to exist as only\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ea mirage of truth until it is achieved. This symbol of excellence and stature,\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003egarnered only by those who persevere beyond expectation, is seen as the creme'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ede la creme' in the African American community. It is the quintessential\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eincarnation of our ancestors' wildest dreams, and the stamp of approval sought\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eby generations before us. Among black folk, the white coat is the banner of\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ehope and indignation waved valiantly in silence everyday by those shoulders\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eupon which it falls. Simply put - it is the epitome of grandma's dream for\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003efamilial status and respect personified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor every budding and current black doctor seeking guidance, if ever you've wanted\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eto know what it takes to get in, how to stay in, and what it takes to win\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003econsider this the blueprint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"INAudio","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49421523648816,"sku":"BDfzra","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/fzra-Square-cover.jpg?v=1773461971","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-fzra","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}