In this episode of Between the Lines, we explore the life and legacy of Dr. Charles Richard Drew, the pioneering surgeon and medical researcher known as the “Father of the Blood Bank.” We go beyond the basic facts to examine the experiences that shaped him—from growing up in Washington D.C.’s interracial Bottom neighborhood to the personal tragedy that inspired his passion for medicine. We also discuss how his groundbreaking research on blood plasma changed modern healthcare and saved countless lives around the world.