Episode 18: Unsung Heroes (Vivien Thomas & Henry Ossawa Tanner)

Andy and JT celebrate the lives of some unsung heroes in the African American community. These are individuals that lived lives worthy of being known today and they each take time to share these powerful stories. Andy's hero is Henry Ossawa Tanner, an accomplished painter. JT's hero is Vivien Thomas, the man now credited for the breakthrough in heart surgery. 

[2:08] - Shoutout to Yasuke the African samurai

[3:18] - JT's unsung hero: Vivien Thomas

[11:38] - Doing post-doctorate work on a janitor's salary

[14:56] - Falling out

[16:24] - Legacy

[18:00] - Takeaways

[19:40] - How do you interpret Dr. Blalock's actions?

[24:01] - Andy's unsung hero: Henry Ossawa Tanner

[26:11] - Started painting

[27:54] - Painting biblical scenes

[32:30] - He had a sincere and enduring faith that shaped his art

[35:00] - Life long struggles to create a space for himself

[36:55] - He wanted to love his country

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Something The Lord Made (Movie)

Daniel in the Lions Den (Painting)

Resurrection of Lazarus (Painting)

Portrait of Henry O Tanner's Mother (Painting)