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Astronaut, black belt, and saxophonist, Ronald E. McNair served as inspiration and patron to thousands of first-generation students. We'll be diving in on his history and his namesake TRIO postbaccalaureate program.
More in thread⬇️ #BHM #firstgen #TRIOWorks /1
More in thread⬇️ #BHM #firstgen #TRIOWorks /1
Ronald Erwin McNair was born 10/21/1950 in the small town of Lake City, SC. Even at an early age, he valued his education. Carl McNair recalled when his brother refused to leave the segregated library, obstinate in his pursuit of knowledge. /2
The story even inspired a children’s book, and decades later, the library is now named after him. /3
