IOWA CITY, Iowa- Doctors, nurses, and medical students in Iowa City took part in the national movement #WhiteCoatsForBlackLives today (Friday). Similar events to address racial injustice took place across the country. Those taking part knelt for eight minutes and 46 seconds, the length of time a former Minneapolis police officer held his knee on the neck of George Floyd before he died.

The Carver College of Medicine also released a statement on social media.

We condemn the underlying culture of racism and violence in our country that has led us to where we are today. We remain committed to making our institution diverse, equitable, and inclusive for all our students, faculty, staff, patients, and our community. We’re so proud of the hundreds of our faculty and staff who participated in#WhiteCoatsForBlackLives, and we stand in solidarity with those who call for justice and reconciliation.

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