Watch: This Black Doctor Gave Us the Blood Bank and Saved Thousands of Lives

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February 20, 2018

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Dr. Charles Drew was both a revolutionary in the medical field and a pioneer for black rights. And we’re honoring him this February for Black History Month.In 1940, Drew became the first African American to receive a doctorate in medical science from Columbia University in New York City. He then went on to revolutionize the way blood was sampled, stored and distributed. His efforts saved countless lives in World War II and for years to come.Watch the video above!

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Watch: This Black Doctor Gave Us the Blood Bank and Saved Thousands of Lives

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