today in black history

June 03, 2026

Pioneering hematologist Dr. Charles Drew, who made discoveries on the use of blood plasma and set up the first blood bank, was born in 1904.

From The Bottom Up: Segment 9

POSTED: March 18, 2009, 11:40 am

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In this segment, we speak with Newark, NJ Councilman Oscar Sydney James.

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