Who is Watson? The Story of Dr. Bernard C. Watson

He never sought public recognition or ran for office. He was not interested in gaining notoriety or media attention, so… 

As an African American born during the great depression, Bernard Watson always knew he would have to work harder. 

There was nothing easy working in the steel mills of Gary, Indiana with his father, being threatened at gunpoint standing up for racial equality in college, or fighting systemic racism when he served in the Air Force during the Korean War. But Watson had a plan: 

Make things better for African Americans.

Watson’s plan would drive him to open doors to education, champion African Americans for significant government positions, and build opportunities in communities of color. 

He was there, making things happen.

His journey had some surprising twists. Three U.S. Presidents factor in along the way. And there’s the issue of one of the most extraordinary art collections in the world. Could he save it?

Now, though you’d never guess it, he’s in his 90’s and ready to tell his story. It’s a testament to how the courage, determination, and hard work of one man can quietly change the world.