NYC Health + Hospitals/Queens hosted an inspiring event for Black History Month featuring Lorna Rainey, great-granddaughter of a pioneering African American congressman. Lorna recounted her personal journey, including receiving life-saving treatment at the hospital, which she now chooses to visit due to her gratitude for the care she received. Her speech focused on her new book about her great-grandfather's legacy and plans for a docuseries that will further explore his contributions. Lorna's narrative underscores the significance of community health services and historical storytelling in preserving legacy and inspiring future generations.
Although I came here by necessity, now I come here by choice. They found a cancerous lump, and I found the best, most caring, compassionate professionals here. They saved my life and gave me my new beginning.
Much of my speech centered around my second book, 'First In the House,' which explores my great-grandfather's trailblazing legacy from being an enslaved man to a Reconstruction-era firebrand legislator.
I am adapting my great-grandfather's story into a docuseries to continue highlighting his lifelong legacy and inspire others through his journey.
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