Our Story

Did you know…

Neither did we. Until we began Shades of Injustice.

In the Bay

The Bay Area is home to one of the most diverse populations in the world. However, Belinda, mom of co-founder Sabine Sullivan, was turned away by numerous dermatologists in the area who were uncomfortable treating her darker skin color.

Beginnings

Belinda’s experience in the Bay Area highlights the challenges minority patients face nationwide in seeking dermatology care. Inspired by her story, we founded Shades of Injustice.

Macalester College

Through the Department of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Macalester College, we participated in the Live It Fund, a ten-week program funding students who identify an opportunity or program and propose an innovative solution.

The Live It Fund

Through the program, we created Shades of Injustice to bring awareness to racial disparities in dermatology and provide tools to help improve quality of care for minority patients.