Today's Know Your History #CelebrateBlackHistory post...
Charles
Richard Drew, born in Washington DC on June 3, 1904 was a surgeon and medical
researcher. Dr. Drew was the first African-American to earn his Doctor of
Medical Science degree from Columbia University. His research focused on blood
transfusions and he developed and improved techniques for blood storage, which
lead to the development of large-scale blood
banks during World War II. A
pioneer in his field, Charles Drew’s work resulted in what would become the American Red Cross Blood
Bank. Dr. drew also protested against racial segregation practices for the donation of blood. Drew
received numerous awards and even served as an advisor to the U.S. Surgeon
General while traveling through post-war Europe. A husband, father, physician,
surgeon, researcher, and professor, Dr. Charles R. Drew was a prominent
African-American whose legacy we celebrate.
“I feel that the recent ruling of the United States Army and Navy regarding the refusal of colored blood donors is an indefensible one from any point of view. As you know, there is no scientific basis for the separation of the bloods of different races except on the basis of the individual blood types or groups.” - Dr. Charles Drew(1942)
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