The suit alleges that the online directory denied an application by a white physician due to his race
A white doctor based in Colorado has teamed up with a conservative legal group to sue the online directory, “Find A Black Doctor,” for allegedly discriminating against physicians based on their race.
Source: Dr. Travis Morrell, a Do No Harm member and licensed physician (Photo Credit: X / @MorrellMDmph)
“Find A Black Doctor indefensibly robs some physicians of valuable advertising exposure and deprives patients of the opportunity to discover capable providers without regard to race,” reads a statement from a Do No Harm rep in a press release.
“Do No Harm and Dr. Morrell are entitled to relief,” reads the legal complaint.
“Find A Black Doctor is an internet directory of U.S.-based Black physicians and dentists in active clinical practice. Our mission is to be a partner which provides access, education and resources to improve health outcomes particularly in the African American community,” reads a statement on www.FindABlackDoctor.com.
The lawsuit comes at a time when health disparities disproportionately affect Black communities. Meanwhile, conservative groups continue to target organizations that promote gender and racial equity amid the Trump administration’s ongoing attack on DEI. Earlier this year, the federal government filed a lawsuit against a Coca-Cola distributor for hosting a women’s empowerment event. President Trump also signed an executive order threatening to revoke federal contracts from colleges that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
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Source: Black Enterprise
