Black History Month at East Alabama Health
In celebration of Black History Month, we are recognizing trailblazing African Americans who broke barriers, overcame discrimination, and paved the way for health equity in the United States.
EAH Employee Spotlights
Elaine Thomas - Education
Elaine Thomas (Education) has worn many hats over her 27 years with East Alabama Health. We recently talked with her about her career, accomplishments and what Black History Month means to her.
Keshia Scott - Gift Shoppe
Always looking to lend a hand, Keshia Scott (Gift Shop) wanted a job where she could help people and provide service with a smile. We recently talked with her about her career, accomplishments and what Black History Month means to her.
Valdrin Hoskins - MIS
Military vet and lead technical support specialist Val Hoskins is all about hard work. We recently talked with him about his career, accomplishments and what Black History Month means to him. Click the link above to read Val's answers.
Spotlighted Books for Black History Month
South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon yo Understand the Soul of a Nation by Imani Perry
From the publisher: “Weaving together stories of immigrant communities, contemporary artists, exploitative opportunists, enslaved peoples, unsung heroes, her own ancestors, and her lived experiences, Imani Perry crafts a tapestry unlike any other. With uncommon insight and breathtaking clarity, South to America offers an assertion that if we want to build a more humane future for the United States, we must center our concern below the Mason-Dixon Line.”
The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett
The story of the Vignes twins develops over many years. One sister is raising her daughter in the same small black Southern town they grew up in and the other is passing as white in California, until their stories, and daughters, intertwine. Bennett develops an emotional story of Black history and family values, while questioning how one person’s decision influences and impacts an entire bloodline.
