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June 3, 2025 11 mins

In this inspiring episode, host Anthony Mitchell explores the life and legacy of Dr. James McCune Smith—the first African American to earn a medical degree and a trailblazing intellectual of the 19th century. From his groundbreaking achievements in medicine to his fearless advocacy for abolition and education, this episode sheds light on a pioneer whose contributions laid the foundation for future generations.

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