Dr. Charles R. Drew was more than a medical pioneer, he was a man of principle. He revolutionized blood preservation and became the first director of the American Red Cross Blood Bank. When asked to segregate blood, he refused, standing on truth over injustice. His legacy lives in every life saved. ✊🏿 Salute to this #OmegaPsiPhi legend who gave humanity a lifeline. 🎥: Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated | Ben Crump

35K views · 1.7K reactions | Dr. Charles Drew was assigned the patent for developing an Apparatus for Preserving Blood - November 10, 1942. Remembering him today. #blackwrittersmatter #blackhistory365 #BlackHistoryMonth #blackhistorymonthuk #SandraBland #GeorgeFloyd #blackhistory | BLACK and Education | Facebook

During his time at P&S, African American surgeon Charles Richard Drew conducted research that led to America's first large-scale blood banking program (directed by Dr. Drew) during the early years of World War II. #BlackHistoryMonth #ColumbiaPS250 Learn more: http://ow.ly/Dv0Q3096YOV | Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

84 reactions · 32 shares | Dr. Charles R. Drew was responsible for the groundbreaking blood plasma research that saved hundreds of thousands of lives during World War II and continues to be used today. Today, we celebrate his birthday and his incredible legacy — read more about his work and the blood donation center in Washington, D.C. named in his honor: https://rdcrss.org/3IRkh72 | American Red Cross | Facebook