hospital desegregation Archives

A commemorative graphic featuring a black and white portrait of Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson on the left and a solid blue background on the right with the text "Hidden Healers of Medicine," her name in yellow/orange, and her lifespan (1889–1975). A caduceus icon symbolizes her contributions to medicine.

Historical Black Figures: The Hidden Healers: Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson: The Civil Rights Leader Who Desegregated Baltimore Hospitals

by Dr. Frederick EcholsFebruary 21, 2026February 19, 2026

Lillie Mae Carroll Jackson’s relentless campaigns to desegregate Baltimore hospitals transformed healthcare access for Black patients and advanced civil rights.