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One Red Crosser’s Reflections of Her Family’s Legacy and the Significance of Giving Blood

by Tiffany Taylor, NHQ Biomedical Communications Specialist February 21, 2022

“Why does the Red Cross call to ask you to give blood so much?” I asked my dad while handing him the messages I took down from the family’s landline …

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Gwen T. Jackson Portrait from 1988
History

Black History Month: Honoring Gwen T. Jackson

by American Red Cross February 7, 2022February 8, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet Gwen …

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Historical portrait of Jesse O. Thomas.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Jesse O. Thomas

by American Red Cross February 6, 2022February 4, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Jesse O. Thomas, an educator who paved the way for the future …

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History

Black History Month: Honoring Dr. Jerome Holland

by American Red Cross February 4, 2022February 7, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Dr. Jerome H. Holland, a passionate advocate for blood research and a …

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An old portrait of Shirley sitting in her D.C. office.
History

Black History Month: Honoring Shirley Hines-Atkins

by American Red Cross February 4, 2022February 4, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet …

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A historical portrait of Mary McLeod Bethune.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Mary McLeod Bethune

by American Red Cross February 3, 2022February 3, 2022

This Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Mary McLeod Bethune, whose dedication to academics and equality helped expand …

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History

Black History Month: Honoring Steve Bullock

by American Red Cross February 2, 2022February 3, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring black men and women who played a pivotal role in helping the American Red Cross become the organization that it is today. Meet Steve …

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A historical photo of Frances Reed Elliott Davis.
Archives, History

Black History Month: Honoring Frances Reed Elliott Davis

by American Red Cross February 1, 2022February 1, 2022

This Black History Month, we’re honoring Black men and women whose contributions were essential to our history. Meet Frances Reed Elliott Davis whose passion for nursing and helping communities led …

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Disaster

Gerald Thomas: “If I can make that level of transformative change in other countries, I can do that here.”

by American Red Cross February 22, 2021

For Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions are essential to our humanitarian mission. This week, we are highlighting Gerald Thomas, the Chief Executive Officer …

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Blood

Shonette Sneed: “Everyone has a story and that’s what keeps me motivated.”

by American Red Cross February 8, 2021

For Black History Month, we are honoring Black men and women whose contributions are essential to our humanitarian mission. This week, meet Shonette Sneed, a Regional Donor Services Executive in …

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