The name “Sam Cooke” is associated with two notable individuals: Sam Cooke (Singer): Born on January 22, 1931, in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Sam Cooke was a pioneering…
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Nicholas Watson, a high school student from Texarkana, Arkansas, has achieved a remarkable milestone by graduating as valedictorian with a 4.8 GPA—the highest in his school’s…
Rena Wakama, born on April 11, 1992, in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a Nigerian professional basketball coach and former player. She currently serves as an assistant…
Madam C.J. Walker (1867–1919) Birth Name: Sarah BreedloveProfession: Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, InventorKnown As: America’s first self-made female millionaire Her Groundbreaking Innovation In the early 1900s, Madam C.J.…
Sarah Boone (1832–1904) Occupation: Inventor, DressmakerClaim to Fame: Improved the design of the ironing boardPatent Date: April 26, 1892Patent No.: 473,653 What She Invented Sarah Boone…
Granville T. Woods (1856–1910) Occupation: Inventor & Electrical EngineerNicknamed: The Black Edison — because of his groundbreaking electrical inventions. 1. Induction Telegraph System (1887) Woods’ invention…
Garrett Augustus Morgan, an extraordinary inventor whose creations saved countless lives: Garrett Augustus Morgan (1877–1963) Profession: Inventor, businessman, and community leaderNotable for: Life-saving inventions and entrepreneurial…
Mark Dean: Tech Pioneer & Innovator Full Name: Dr. Mark E. DeanBorn: March 2, 1957Field: Computer EngineeringEducation: Notable Inventions & Contributions 1. Co-Inventor of the ISA…
Benjamin Banneker, one of the most brilliant minds in early American history: Who Was Benjamin Banneker? Benjamin Banneker (1731–1806) was a self-taught African-American mathematician, astronomer, inventor,…
Benjamin Bradley (sometimes referred to as Borley), the 19th-Century Engineer: