Black Excellence: May Edward Chinn

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May Edward Chinn (April 15, 1896 – December 1, 1980) was an African-American woman physician. She was the first African-American woman to graduate from Bellevue Hospital Medical College, now NYU School of Medicine, and the first African-American woman to intern at Harlem Hospital. In her private practice, she provided care for black patients who would not otherwise receive treatment in white facilities. She was also a strong advocate of early cancer screening.[1]

Black Excellence: Leslie DeShazor

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Named one of thirty Professional Movers and Shakers in the Performing Arts by Musical America in 2019 violist/violinist Leslie DeShazor is in demand as a soloist, teacher, and recording artist.