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Let's give @carriemongle.bsky.social and her colleagues a big hand for these informative new fossils of Paranthropus just published in @nature.com doi.org/10.1038/s415...
New fossils reveal the hand of Paranthropus boisei - Nature
Analyses of newly discovered hand and foot bones of a Paranthropus boisei specimen provide insight into possible tool use and other palaeobiology characteristics among Plio-Pleistocene hominin species...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Our Black in Anatomy Members’ Meeting is today at 6pm EDT!

Become a member at blackinanatomy.org and register at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy to join us for an opportunity to network and connect!

See you there!

#BlackinAnat #BlackinAnatWeek #BlackinAnatMeets
Invitation to the Black in Anatomy Members’ Meeting, happening today (Monday, Oct 13, 6-7pm EDT). “Join us today for a members’ meeting for ALL members.” Register for the link: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy
October 13, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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#BlackinAnatWeek kicks off today! From Oct 13-18, join us for impactful webinars, community, art, and reflection celebrating anatomy and the #BlackinAnat mission! Come connect, learn, and grow with us!

Register at: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy &
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Black in Anatomy Week 2025 Schedule (#BlackinAnatWeek) on purple and pink background from October 13-October 18, 2025. Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy Mon, October 13, 6 – 7 pm ET: Member meeting, #BlackinAnatMeets Tues., October 14, 5:30– 6:30 pm ET: Sleep Research and Inclusive Excellence at UCLA webinar with Ketema Paul, PhD, #InclusiveAnatomy Wed., October 15, 3:30– 4:30 pm ET: Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change, webinar with Marcelo Oliver, #AnatomyArtAdvocacy #WorldAnatomyDay Thurs, October 16, 6:30 – 8 pm ET: Paint & Celebrate virtual painting with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI and Black in Anatomy’s 5th Anniversary , #PaintCelebrate Fri, October 17, 12 – 1 pm ET: Beyond the Scalpel: Managing the Heart of Anatomy Labs with Integrity, Equity, and Expertise webinar with Kerrie S. Lashley, DHSc, #DiversityofAnatomy Sat., October 18, All Day – Black in Anatomy Day of Rest, Reflection and Community, #BlackinAnatReflcs; #BlackinAnatArt
October 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🎉Black in Anatomy Week 2025 is here! 🎉

For all who love anatomy, join us from October 13-18 for our members meeting & an excellent lineup of speakers and events. Let's celebrate #BlackinAnatWeek 2025 together!

Registration links at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy

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Black in Anatomy Week 2025 Speaker Schedule Daily speakers on October 14-17; Register at inktr.ee/blackinanatomy Tuesday, October 14, 5:30– 6:30 pm ET: Sleep Research and Inclusive Excellence at UCLA webinar with Ketema Paul, PhD, #InclusiveAnatomy Wednesday, October 15, 3:30– 4:30 pm ET: Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change, webinar with Marcelo Oliver, #AnatomyArtAdvocacy #WorldAnatomyDay Thursday, October 16, 6:30 – 8 pm ET: Paint & Celebrate virtual painting with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI and Black in Anatomy’s 5th Anniversary , #PaintCelebrate Image of “Connection” painting, which shows a synapse between two neurons Friday, October 17, 12 – 1 pm ET: Beyond the Scalpel: Managing the Heart of Anatomy Labs with Integrity, Equity, and Expertise webinar with Kerrie S. Lashley, DHSc, #DiversityofAnatomy
October 13, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Today, on his birthday, we celebrate an inspirational Black anatomist whose legacy guides #BlackinAnat to this day.

Please enjoy this tribute to Dr. W. Montague Cobb shared during our first #BlackinAnatWeek in October 2021!
blackinanatomy.org/dr-w-m-cobb-video

#AnatomyArtAdvocacy #CobbPanel
Black in Anatomy Highlight of Dr W. Montague Cobb. Born on October 12, 1904 and died on November 20, 1990. Black in white Image of Dr. Cobb in suite and striped tie on a yellow highlight background. Dr. Cobb was a dedicated physician, biological anthropologist, anatomist, teacher, mentor, writer and activist. Dr W. Montague Cobb. Born on October 12, 1904 and died on November 20, 1990. Rewatch our Black in Anatomy Week October 12, 2021 video and panel discussion at blackinanatomy.org/resources of “The Life and Academic Legacy of Dr. W.M. Cobb Anatomy, Art and Advocacy.” Dr Cobb is pictured standing in a suit and tie. Black in Anatomy Dr W.M. Cobb and Anatomy with image of Dr. Cobb and a path of his time in anatomy. 1904: born in Oct 12 Washington, DC; 1921: Graduated Dunbar HS; 1924 AB from Amherst; 1925 Certificate in Embryology; 1929 MD from Howard University; 1932 PhD from Western Reserve (first Black Biological Anthropologist to earn PhD); 1932 start faculty position at Howard University; 1947: appointed Chair of Howard Department of Anatomy; 1969: named a Distinguished Professor; 1980 awarded American Association for Anatomy Henry Gray Award; 2019 W.M. Cobb Award in Morphological Sciences named for Dr. Cobb; #CobbPanel #AnatomyArtAdvocacy Dr W. M. Cobb’s Influence on Medical Illustration with images and illustrations of Anna Russell Jones, Naida Willette Page and Marsha Jessup. #CobbPabel #AnatoymArtAdvocacy Black in Anatomy Week
October 12, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Announcing the 2025 #BlackinAnatWeek presenters! Join us for connection, celebration and inspiration.

Highlights:
Oct 14: Dr. Ketema Paul
Oct 15: Marcelo Oliver of Body Scientific
Oct 16: Ni-ka Ford of Enlight Visuals
Oct 17: Dr. Kerrie S. Lashley

Register: linktr.ee/blackinanatomy
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Presenter highlights for Black in Anatomy Week 2025 with profile images of the 4 presenters, Ketema Paul, Marcelo Oliver, Ni-ka Ford and Kerrie Lashley. Presentation schedule includes: October 14, 5:30– 6:30 pm ET: Sleep Research and Inclusive Excellence at UCLA by Ketema Paul, PhD, October 15, 3:30– 4:30 pm ET: Representation in Anatomy: A Journey through Illustration, Publishing, and Change by Marcelo Oliver (medical illustrator), October 16, 6:30 – 8 pm ET: Paint & Celebrate with Ni-ka Ford, MS, CMI (certified medical illustrator) and Black in Black in Anatomy 5th Anniversary, October 17, 12 – 1 pm ET: Beyond the Scalpel: Managing the Heart of Anatomy Labs with Integrity, Equity, and Expertise by Kerrie S. Lashley, DHSc, Register at linktr.ee/blackinanatomy.
September 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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The 5th Annual #BlackInAnatomy Week is Oct 13–18, 2025! 🎉Join us for a week of celebration, connection, and education, including virtual events and our annual guided painting session!

Schedule coming soon at blackinanatomy.org and linktr.ee/blackinanatomy.
#BlackinAnat #BlackinAnatWeek
Black in Anatomy Week save the date announcement: October 13-18, 2025 for all who love anatomy! Celebrate 5 years with us! Join us! (blackinanatomy.org) #BlackinAnatWeek #BlackinAnat
September 23, 2025 at 12:16 PM