Juneteenth in STEMM and the barriers to equitable science

We are 52 Black scientists. Here, we establish the context of Juneteenth in STEMM and discuss the barriers Black scientists face, the struggles they endure, and the lack of recognition they receive. We review racism's history in science and provide institutional-level solutions to reduce the burdens on Black scientists.

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We, 52 Black scientists, address the significance of Juneteenth in the field of STEMM and shed light on the challenges, hardships, and lack of acknowledgement faced by Black scientists. We examine the historical presence of racism in scientific practices and propose institutional-level solutions to alleviate the burdens on Black scientists.