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‘Find a Black Doctor’ directory sued for discriminating against physicians based on race

Nypost · · 394 words · By Ariel Zilber
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“A conservative legal group sued a physician directory on Tuesday, accusing the website “Find A Black Doctor” of illegally discriminating against physicians by limiting listings to black medical professionals.”
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The provided evidence consists only of general definitions of 'conservatism' and does not mention a lawsuit against 'Find A Black Doctor'.
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web search NEUTRAL — Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy and ideology that seeks to promote and preserve traditional institutions, customs, and values. [1][2][3] The central tenets of conservatism…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservatism
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web search NEUTRAL — 5 days ago · The meaning of CONSERVATIVE is of, relating to, or favoring a philosophy of conservatism, especially political conservatism and often also social conservatism. How to use conservative in …
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conservative
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web search NEUTRAL — CONSERVATIVE definition: 1. not usually liking or trusting change, especially sudden change: 2. If you are conservative in…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/conserva…
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“The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday in Manhattan federal court by Do No Harm and Colorado dermatologist Dr. Travis Morrell, targets the site and its founder, New York dermatologist Dr. Dina Strachan.”
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While evidence confirms Dr. Travis Morrell is associated with 'Do No Harm', there is no evidence provided regarding a lawsuit filed in Manhattan federal court against Dr. Dina Strachan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Travis Morrell. Travis is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist working in a private practice in Colorado and visiting fellow at Do No Harm. Share this story
https://donoharmmedicine.org/story/dr-travis-morrell/
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web search NEUTRAL — It seemed that Dr. Khachatryan’s future was predictable, especially since dozens of victims publicly spoke out about rapes and sexual harassment, including some well-known and public figures.
https://repoct.org/news/125248-from_operating_table_rapes_to…
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“The complaint alleges the directory openly excludes non-black physicians by restricting eligibility to “black physicians and dentists in active clinical practice.””
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The evidence includes general information about finding Black doctors and unrelated Wikipedia entries about Doctor Who, but does not confirm the specific eligibility restrictions or the legal complaint mentioned.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Black Orchid is the fifth serial of the 19th season of the British science fiction television series Doctor Who, which was first broadcast on BBC1 on 1 and 2 March 1982. The serial is set in an Englis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Doctor, sometimes known as Doctor Who, is the protagonist of the long-running BBC science fiction television series Doctor Who. An extraterrestrial Time Lord, the Doctor travels the universe in a …
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“Find A Black Doctor markets itself as a directory designed to improve healthcare in the black community by connecting patients with black physicians.”
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Multiple web search results (Black Health, NOW Toronto, and a blog post) discuss the purpose and importance of directories designed to connect patients with Black physicians to improve healthcare outcomes in the Black community.
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web search NEUTRAL — Black patients with Black physicians rate their care 2.4 times higher and accept more preventive services, per a randomized trial of 1,300 Black men in Oakland and a national survey of 2,201 US adults…
https://www.blackhealth.org/articles/find-a-black-doctor-nea…
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web search NEUTRAL — In Ontario, Black physicians are severely underrepresented, making up only 2.3 per cent of the province’s doctors, according to the Canadian Medical Association. With this database, Sobowale says it w…
https://nowtoronto.com/news/black-physicians-of-canadas-new-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Are you looking for a black doctor in your area? Here are some tips on how to find a black physician near you as well as the importance of seeking out racially competent medical professionals. Betsy B…
https://www.blackphysiciansnetwork.org/black-physicians-in-m…
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“According to the lawsuit, doctors seeking listings must submit personal and professional information, agree to terms of use and allow the directory to retain and publish their data.”
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The evidence provided consists of generic terms of use for unrelated websites and visa application processes; it does not mention the application process for 'Find A Black Doctor'.
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web search NEUTRAL — About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety...
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web search NEUTRAL — Find out about Australian visas, immigration and citizenship.For further information on proving a name change, see the ‘step by step’ tab on the webpage of the visitor visa you are applying for. Outli…
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web search NEUTRAL — Find immigration instructions in the NZ Operational Manual.
https://www.immigration.govt.nz/opsmanual/
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“Do No Harm, a nonprofit organization that says it has more than 50,000 members”
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The evidence discusses nonprofits in general but does not provide any information about the organization 'Do No Harm' or its membership count.
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web search NEUTRAL — Candid (the nonprofit data organization) “estimates 2.8 million nonprofit jobs are now at risk if government funding continues to erode. That’s not a workforce statistic – that’s the infrastructure of…
https://thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles/study-stress-drai…
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web search NEUTRAL — Many nonprofit organizations offer donation memberships and monthly giving programs, like this one from charity: Water. These programs are valuable because your organization doesn’t have to fundraise …
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web search NEUTRAL — She founded a charity called More Than Me and quickly raised more than $8 million for her efforts. The first More Than Me project multiplied quickly to 19 schools teaching 4,000 students.
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“Morrell, a dermatologist and dermatopathologist based in Grand Junction, Colo.”
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Three independent web search results explicitly confirm that Dr. Travis J. Morrell is a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist based in Grand Junction, Colorado.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Travis J. Morrell, MD, MPH, FAAD is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist. As a dermatologist, he specializes in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of …
https://mountainwestdermatology.com/about-us/physicians/dr-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — 2655 Little Bookcliff Dr Grand Junction, CO 81501. Telehealth available. Make an Appointment.Dr. Morrell specializes in the areas of Dermatology, Dermatology, Dermatopathology & Dermatopathology. • Se…
https://www.healthgrades.com/physician/dr-travis-morrell-gdr…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Travis J. Morrell is a Dermatologist in Grand Junction, CO. Find Dr. Morrell's phone number, address, insurance information and more.
https://health.usnews.com/doctors/travis-morrell-818358
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“The complaint says Morrell applied to join the directory on Dec. 23, 2025, but never received a response.”
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The evidence mentions Dr. Morrell's views on medical controversies but contains no mention of an application submitted to a directory on December 23, 2025.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Morrell reveals the challenges faced by doctors opposing these procedures, emphasizing the lack of scientific evidence behind the transgender treatments being applied to minors.
https://gaysagainstgroomers.podbean.com/e/unmasking-the-tran…
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web search NEUTRAL — Check America's Frontline Doctors videos including interview, speeches, educational and many others.
https://americasfrontlinedoctors.org/videos/post/the-gold-re…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dr. Travis J. Morrell, MD, MPH, FAAD is a double board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained dermatopathologist.Dr. Morrell enjoys getting to know his patients over the years. This helps him …
https://mountainwestdermatology.com/about-us/physicians/dr-m…
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“The complaint notes the directory currently lists only three doctors in Colorado and no dermatologists in the state.”
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“Do No Harm and Morrell are seeking a court order barring the directory from considering race in its application process and requiring it to accept Morrell’s application.”
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“The suit also seeks compensatory and punitive damages.”
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