Dr. Sam, Soldier, Educator, Advocate, FriendWhen he was seventeen, Sam Kelly met Paul Robeson, who asked him, What are you doing for the race? That question became a challenge to the young Kelly and inspired him to devote his life to helping others. Sam Kellys story intersects with major developments in twentieth century African American history, from the rich culture of the Harlem Renaissance and the integration of the U. S. Army to the civil rights movement and the political turmoil of the