3rd EyE Unlimited Modern Black History Series:
Influential Black Figures To Know
People of color are making history all around us, every day, not just in eras past. It is important to celebrate black history but it’s equally important to celebrate current day inventors, artists, activists, scientists, athletes, etc. Get inspired and imagine what role you could play in Modern Black History.
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HENRIETTA LACKS
Because she was the subject of a medical experiment that is still saving lives today
DR. CHARLES DREW
Because he was a true-blood pioneer who has saved, and is still saving, millions of lives
JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT
Because without Basquiat, there’d be no graffiti. Without Basquiat, there’d be no Banksy. Get it?
RICHARD PRYOR
Because he was the comedian who reflected America’s racial pain and confusion
MARY MCLEOD BETHUNE
Because the ‘First Lady of the Struggle’ left us an indelible legacy of love, hope and dignity
