This Black Collective Trains Bystanders To Give First Aid To Shooting Victims

                  “Dream,” the girl replied.



                  “Good afternoon—fire,” Day said confidently to the dispatcher to indicate     she needed an ambulance from the fire department.



                  “Lie down—I know it hurts, but you’re gonna be OK, I promise you,” Day told     her gently. “I’m here to help. We got you.”



                  But the larger goal of Ujimaa Medics—or UMedics—is political. “Ujimaa” is     Swahili for “collective work and responsibility,” and the group is     dedicated to reducing health disparities for African-Americans through     education and self-reliance.



                  Last year UMedics trained more than 200 people in emergency trauma care for     gunshot wounds and first aid for asthma attacks. They know of at least six     people so far who have used their training in real-world situations.