Do You Know Your Local Black History?

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/119989...

Published: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:30:58 -0500

For decades, the warning has echoed in Baltimore: "Don't stay out too late or you'll get caught by the night doctors." This scared children and adults alike instead of werewolves or vampires. An article from MedPage Today looks at local black history as it relates to doctors. The warning refers to historical events associated with medical practice in the city. Families were afraid that doctors would kidnap people at night. These stories reflect the fear of medical interventions in the community. The article calls for learning about local black history.