The Omar D. Blair Charter School, a tuition-free charter school, serves a diverse population in northeast Denver. The school was named after Omar D. Blair who was a WWII officer, Tuskegee Airman, and was the first Black president of the Denver School Board in 1977. He was passionate about education for all students and Harrell said it’s important to continue his mission to help close the learning gap. More local videos here: https://youtube.com/@9news Subscribe to NEXT: https://youtube.com/@Nexton9NEWS Stay connected: 9NEWS Website: https://www.9news.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ilike9news Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NEWS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9newsdenver/ Download the 9NEWS App: https://www.9news.com/appredirect/ Sign up for the 9NEWSLETTER: https://www.9news.com/email 9NEWS (KUSA) is located in Denver, Colorado.