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August 21, 2025Journal of Critical Race InquiryOpen Access

Got Blood to Give: Anti-Black Homophobia in Blood Donation, by OmiSoore H. Dryden. Reviewed by Zainab Khalid.

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Key Points

Anti-black homophobia in blood donation persists, highlighting disparities in public health access and equity.
The review notably emphasizes the ongoing impact of racial discrimination on blood donation experiences among Black individuals.
This qualitative analysis showcases the intersection of race and sexual orientation in health-related policies and practices.
Findings suggest that addressing these biases is crucial for promoting equitable healthcare solutions in blood donation systems.

Implication

Review discusses how systemic homophobia affects blood donation in Black communities, highlighting issues of health equity.

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Review of Got Blood to Give: Anti-Black Homophobia in Blood Donation, by OmiSoore H. Dryden. Reviewed by Zainab Khalid.

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Zainab Khalid (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af5f1ead7bf08b1eae25cc https://doi.org/10.24908/jcri.v12i1.19414

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