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People at the N.I.H. would have overlooked Black women if I failed. Being the first in so many kinds of these spaces has so much pressure

— Kizzmekia Corbett-Helaire

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I felt like it was necessary to be seen and to not be a hidden figure so to speak.

I would say that my role as a scientist is really about my passion and purpose for the world and for giving back to the world.

We talk about purpose a lot, whether it be in the church or in academic institutions ... I had to step back and just say, ‘Who else?’

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