A day of remembrance, celebration, and reflection. On this day in 1865, two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom finally reached the last enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas. It’s a day that marks the true spirit of liberation, not just in law, but in life.

Craig, a proud Coppin alumnus, had the opportunity to speak with students about his journey in STEM, the founding of STEMByte Initiative, and the importance of representation, resilience, and innovation in science.