Maria Smilios
Author and historian who wrote The Black Angels, documenting the Black nurses of Seaview Hospital and their role in tuberculosis research and care.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 21min
Sea View Hospital and the Black Nurses Who Helped Cure Tuberculosis
Maria Smilios, an author and historian, unveils the untold stories of Black nurses at Sea View Hospital, who played a pivotal role in curing tuberculosis. The conversation explores the grim history of TB, the hospital's isolation on Staten Island, and the exodus of white nurses that led to the recruitment of Black nurses during the Great Migration. Smilios highlights their resilience amidst discrimination and their crucial contributions during the groundbreaking clinical trials for isoniazid, often overshadowed in historical narratives.
Oct 24, 2023 • 35min
Disease killers: the black nurses who conquered TB
Author Maria Smilios discusses the little-known story of the black nurses of New York's Seaview Hospital who helped fight tuberculosis. Topics include their experiences during a time of segregation, their significant contributions to curing tuberculosis, and the early treatments, false dawns, and effective treatments for the disease.
