George Floyd and Ahmaud Arbery deaths: Racism causes life-threatening conditions for black men every day
- Written by Shervin Assari, Associate Professor of Family Medicine, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science
A portrait of George Floyd hangs on a street light pole as police officers stand guard at the Third Police Precinct during a face off with a group of protesters on May 27, 2020 in Minneapolis. Stephen Maturen/Getty ImagesHigh-profile police shootings and deaths of black men in custody – or even while out jogging – bring cries of racism...

