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The First Black Surgeon trained in Rochester, New York.
This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the University of Rochester’s first acceptance of a Black man to the School of Medicine (Edwin Robinson, MD 45’) – a monumental feat made possible by legislation threatening to take away the University’s tax-exempt status for openly refusing to train Black physicians and nurses.
The Bold and Gritty Life
Now more than ever, David, founder of Bold and Gritty, feels a sense of urgency to raise awareness around issues of Black mental health and racial equity and to promote the resiliency of Black men.
Building Bridges…
As an Omega man, Clauden is Bold and Gritty because he uses the path less traveled to get to where he is going. His sole purpose is to build bridges for others to follow.
The story of every generation and every culture deserves to be told.
We highlight successful Black Men ages 18-40, who embody what it means to be Bold and Gritty. If you or someone you know embodies these core values and would like to use our platform to shine a light on #Blackmale excellence and encourage future Bold and Gritty men fill out an application here.