African-American doctors mark century of progress

The last century has brought massive changes to the United States, impacting men and women of all ages and races. During Black History Month, we see how change in Indianapolis, transformed the lives and careers of African-American doctors.

Eyewitness News spoke with two physicians from two generations who are members of a historic Indianapolis organization – the Aesculapian Medical Society for African-American doctors.

The group was led by Dr. Edwin Moten in the early 1900s. Black doctors formed the Medical Society after they were refused admission to the Marion County Medical Society.

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