Ms. Chaves knew she would sail through, because she is black. Or thought ... unpopular with the mostly white elite. Mr. Sobral, the geologist, went before his panel in June. He had the top marks ...

The panel discussed specific problems, such as higher rates of Black infertility and cervical cancer compared to white counterparts. Dr. Phabillia Afflack, Obstetrics and Gynecology, said ensuring ...