“Once I had a professor say to me, "You know you have as much education as a lot of white people." I answered, "Doctor, I have more education than most white people."”
Quote by Joycelyn Elders
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Joycelyn Elders
Joycelyn Elders is a prominent public health advocate and former Surgeon General of the United States. Born on August 13, 1933, she has dedicated her career to enhancing public health and advocating for social justice. Serving as the 15th Surgeon General from 1993 to 1994, Elders made substantial contributions to public health, particularly in the realms of HIV/AIDS prevention and tobacco control. more
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