Beyond the Screen: A Dialogue on History and Health

Curated Clinical and Triad Cultural Arts hosted a screening of Wicked Silence, a documentary uncovering the North Carolina eugenics program. For our discussion, this was more than a history lesson; it was a necessary deep dive into the roots of medical mistrust.

For those seeking to understand the complexities of modern clinical trials, Wicked Silence provides a stark, essential context. The North Carolina eugenics program represents a period of clinical injustice where medical practice was used as a tool of control rather than care.

Engaging with the history of Wicked Silence is a prerequisite for building a more equitable healthcare system. By facing these stories head-on, we empower patients and participants to demand clinical environments where safety, dignity, and equity are non-negotiable.

The goal is clear: ensure history never repeats itself by making the clinical process transparent and community-centered.