Nashville native Courtney Scott is a writer, storyteller, oral historian, and mother-worker. Based in Brooklyn, NY, she is currently pursuing a Masters in oral history at Columbia University. When not telling stories in sound, film, or words, Courtney devotes much of her time and heart to caring for young children. The protégé of mother-workers from across many generations and cultures, her creative work is deeply informed by women of color, exploring themes of race, class, love, and money.
All Stories by Courtney Scott
Published on May 4, 2022
Race, health and empathy
Dr. Ofole Mgbako, an internal medicine doctor and infectious disease specialist reflects on his personal and professional experiences with racial bias.
Published on May 2, 2022
The burden of disease — and the ripple effects of bias
Dr. Ofole Mgbako, an internal medicine doctor and infectious disease specialist in New York, entered the medical field to help fight the disparate burden of disease facing communities of color and the LGBTQ community.
Published on August 10, 2021
Finding beauty in the body
Medical illustrator Marsha Jessup discusses her family history and how she found success in a unique profession at the intersection of biology and the arts.
Published on June 17, 2021
On listening: A father’s lesson in storytelling
iPondr contributor Courtney Scott honors her late father, William Barry Scott Sr., with an intergenerational story of deep listening.
Published on March 11, 2021
HeLa, revisited: 'Immortal' cells fuel biomedical research
The great-granddaughter of Henrietta Lacks reflects on consent, restorative justice and the ongoing importance of HeLa cells in the time of Covid-19.
