Last month, a clip from the woke medical drama New Amsterdam claimed a child’s tumor had been caused by racism.
The canceled show drew ridicule from many online who were perplexed by the unique medical diagnosis offered by the doctor in the clip.
However, it seems as if fiction has become reality after Lurie’s Children’s Hospital of Chicago posted an article claiming a link between exposure to racism and metabolic health issues, such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. Lurie Children’s also advocates the need for “crucial conversations” about racism during the early stages of a child’s life, as well as the need for a “thorough understanding of the systemic nature of racism”.
Of course, the “extensive research” is seldom mentioned following the initial claim, so it’s not quite clear how those who are subject to racism from life’s bigots are more likely to be fat.
Lurie’s Children’s Hospital also posted a video of children participating in LGBTQ pride celebrations on their Twitter account.
It’s safe to say users on social media were also confused.
A lot of commenters were critical of the hospital’s pro-pride policy, with many sharing a link to a clip of the hospital’s pride parade.
The minute-long video, or #MoodBoosterMonday as it’s called, features rainbow waving staff marching through the hospital before taking pictures with young patients.
Given the divisions the pride agenda causes, it begs belief as to why the hospital would permit and publicize a pride parade on its social media outlets. One user even called for an investigation into Lurie’s practices.
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