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Barack Obama | First Black President of the Harvard Law Review; First Black President of the United States

Todd Duncan | First Black Member of the New York Opera

Charles Richard Drew | Founder of the Blood Bank, First Red Cross Blood Bank President

Happy Black  History Month!

All month, I’m going to bring you some “Black Men’s Firsts” — as black MEN have also led, trailblazed & overcome in some many areas and disciplines; however, much of it has been overlooked or forgotten.

Let’s make it OUR DUTY to remember the great strides our ancestors have made & make these strides motivation for ourselves today.

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William Carney | The First Congressional Medal of Honor Winner

Yesterday I had a GREAT event in Newport News, in collaboration with ESP. It went so well! I showed my documentary, we held an engaging discussion and held a book signing afterwards. Some very talented, soulful singers performed as well! The audience was VERY receptive. One woman even said she travelled all the way from Maryland to see me! I was and still am so very flattered. I appreciate all the suppport. It means A LOT. It keeps me driven and gives me a sense of purpose in my work. To all of you who came out, thank you thank you THANK YOU! I look forward to connecting with all of you in the future.

Please continue to spread the word and I’ll continue to spread my message and my work to those who want and need to receive it.

– Kiara Shanay Lee

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