A new drama premieres today, and the man behind the series is part of the News 12 family.

Late author, activist, and News 12 political analyst Lawrence Otis Graham wrote the book that inspired Fox's new series "Our Kind of People."

Graham was raised in Westchester and spent his final days at his home in Chappaqua.

Graham’s widow, Pamela Thomas-Graham, also tells News 12 that donations in memory of Lawrence to the National Museum of African American History and Culture total almost $100,000. She says, “This is a wonderful testament to his lifelong commitment to justice and equality for all, and we are deeply grateful.”