Black Leaders in Health and Wellness

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  1. 5. First doctor to perform open heart surgery and founded an interacial hospital.
  2. 6. NFL player that led a silent protest to raise awareness regarding social justice and inequality.
  3. 8. Became the first black female US Surgeon General.
  4. 9. First Mountain climber to reach the summit of Denali
  5. 10. First black astronaut who also worked as a physician in refugee camps.
  6. 11. Directed pediatric neurosurgery at the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center.
  7. 12. First black woman to earn a Ph.D in psychology.
  8. 13. Abolitionist who became the first black man to earn a medical degree.
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  1. 1. First black female to earn a medical degree in the US.
  2. 2. The first black physician in the United States.
  3. 3. Devoted her career and research to improving health through nutrition and safe food.
  4. 4. First black tennis player to compete at the U.S National Championships.
  5. 7. Created the first White House Kitchen Garden and led the way for the Let’s Move campaign.