He never sought public recognition. He never ran for office. He was not interested in gaining media attention or being a household name, so...

Who is Watson?

As an African American born during the great depression, Gary Roosevelt Alum Dr. Bernard Watson always knew he would have to work harder, but he had a plan.

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. A U.S. President factors in along the way. And there’s the issue of one of the most extraordinary art collections in the world. Could he save it?

“Who is Watson?” reveals how the courage, determination, and hard work of one man quietly changed the world.