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physicians and trainees with the College of Medicine – Tucson kneeling Courtesy of UArizona Department of Surgery Dozens of physicians and trainees with the College of Medicine – Tucson participated in a White Coats for Black Lives demonstration following the death of George Floyd in June 2020. One of the organizers, UArizona surgeon Dr. Nfonsam Valentine, far right, told the Daily Wildcat, "It's finally a recognition of the ongoing disparities and racism and lack of opportunity, and also discontent in the minority community."