Anthony Bowen, a slave who purchased his freedom in 1830, made an
unprecedented impact by founding the first YMCA to serve African
Americans in the nation. Over the next century, this Y provided refuge
for young men in their pursuit of personal and professional growth,
including Poet Langston Hughes, Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall,
Dr. Charles Drew, NBA great Elgin Baylor and more.
Source: YMCAMetroDC
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