James Hildreth

Aug 6, 2024 | tennessean.com | James Hildreth

Race matters in medicine. Denying this truth jeopardizes Americans’ access to care, costing lives and compromising communities. Acknowledging this truth saves lives and betters communities, today and tomorrow. Bloomberg Philanthropies has just acknowledged this truth. With this week’s announcement of a historic $600 million gift to the endowments of the nation’s five Black medical schools, Bloomberg is investing in hope for millions of Black Americans.

Aug 22, 2023 | tennessean.com | James Hildreth

It is imperative that Metro government and future developers work hand-in-hand with North Nashville residents to ensure they are not sidelined as the neighborhood improves. James HildrethGuest ColumnistFor the last decade we have seen unprecedented growth in Nashville, from new skyscrapers bringing in new businesses to new apartments bringing in new residents. While this economic boom benefited many Nashvillians, the growth has neither been kind nor fair to all.

Jul 12, 2023 | ajc.com | David Carlisle |Wayne Frederick |James Hildreth |Valerie Montgomery-Rice

The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate race as a consideration for university admissions will have reverberations far beyond college campuses and the potential to increase health disparities in underserved Black and brown communities across the country, with potentially life-threatening impact.