Global Prostate Cancer Advocate with New York roots Set to Be Inducted into Who’s Who in America. Who’s Who In America is a Marquis ‘Who’s Who’ Publication. Marquis Who’s Who is a publisher of biographical dictionaries that have been in existence since 1898.
Award-winning actor Kevin Byrd, who is also the president of the Brown Byrd Foundation, Inc., will be inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who in America Biographical History Book 77th Edition on May 1 Worldwide.
The induction into Marquis Who’s Who serves as a culmination of his life’s work and is a fitting tribute to his tireless work to bring attention to the importance of his life’s work to bring attention to the importance of early detection and screening for prostate cancer. His journey as an advocate for prostate cancer begin during his teenage years when his grandfather was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although Kevin Byrd’s is recognized on a global scale his work has impacted the Village of Hempstead, Nassau, and Suffolk County. In the past, he partnered with the 100 Black Men to bring a mobile Prostate Cancer Screening Unit to the Village of Hempstead.
He has graced the cover of the Long Island-based publication New Health Magazine published by Gloria Gantt on multiple occasions highlighting the global impact of Prostate Cancer Awareness work done by the BrownByrd Foundation, Inc. around the globe.
He has served as the Health Care Chairman for the 100 Black Men, and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc. New York State’s largest African American Chamber of Commerce known as LIAACC. He was featured on Verizon Fios 1 News in a special segment titled “Heroes On Long Island” as a leading Health Advocate.
In addition, he has appeared on WABC Here & Now a show which airs every Sunday at noon in the Tri-State and is dedicated to covering the latest issues, trends and news stories impacting the African American Community. Mr. Byrd through it all has found a way to consistently spread his message locally, regionally, nationally and internationally to make a difference on the planet. As we take readers down memory lane to learn about the scope and depth of his life’s mission and work multiple layers of his life uncovered and shared which will empower others to be faithful to their dreams.
Kevin Byrd is nationally known for his portrayal as Lt. John R. Fox in the 2006 History/HBO
movie “Honor Deferred” produced by Al Roker; starring Samuel Jackson and Bernie Mac. Lt.
John R. Fox a WWII hero who killed 100 German Soldiers in the War died in action, and was
posthumously awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor five decades after his heroic acts by
President Clinton. The documentary picked up an Emmy/NAMIC Vision Award Nomination
and garnered great reviews. The likeness of Lt. John R. Fox was transformed into a G.I. Joe Action Figure by Hasbro the summer of 2008.
The Common Council in the City of Utica, New York designated an honorary street “Brown
Byrd Lane” sign to be placed on both ends of the street below the Pond Lane Signs – Legislation
sponsored by Councilmembers Meola, Giruzzi, Vescera, Testa, Marino, McKinsey, Colosimo –
Testa and Zecca Bucciero, during Black History Month Kevin Byrd’s work entered into
Congressional Record by Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke, Bklyn, N.Y., honored by Long Island Business News with the Health Care Heroes Award for work at local chapter of 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
A special exhibit entitled “History Maker: A salute to Contemporary African Americans” is displayed at the Oneida County History Center, and soon thereafter his memorabilia was archived at the Oneida County History Center.
Kevin Byrd is the first living African-American male to be honored with a statue unveiling his life work for his efforts as a global advocate bringing awareness about prostate cancer around the world and fighting to make a significant difference around the world. His efforts have led a large number of individuals to participate in early testing and detection. Kevin Byrd is recognized as the most-awarded African-American male worldwide for his advocacy in prostate cancer awareness.
He has been honored by over 100 Mayors and Government Officials and has received more than 100 proclamation awards for his efforts. Additionally, he is the first living African-American male to have a statue unveiled in honor for his global advocacy work. As of February 2022, he is noted as the most-awarded prostate cancer awareness in the world.
For more information about the BrownByrd Foundation, Inc., visit: https://www.brownbyrdfoundation.org/