Henry Blair (1807–1860) was an African American inventor known for being the second Black person to receive a U.S. patent, despite being born into slavery or…
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My first supervisor, Prof. Wesley Okiei, encouraged me to explore my passion for cassava. So, my research focused on cassava’s deterioration mechanisms and developing electrochemical sensors…
James A. Parsons Jr. (1900–1989) was a pioneering metallurgist and inventor renowned for developing Durimet 20, also known as Alloy 20, a corrosion-resistant stainless steel alloy.…
Learn About this Inspiring Journey Thomas J. Martin (1842–1872) was awarded a patent for improvement to the fire extinguisher in 1872. The invention involved the use…
Frederick McKinley Jones (1893–1961) was an African American inventor and entrepreneur best known for developing the first reliable mobile refrigeration system, which revolutionized the food and…
Kendrick Lamar: Life Story, Family, Achievements, Donations, and Net Worth Early Life & Background Kendrick Lamar Duckworth was born on June 17, 1987, in Compton, California,…
Angela Davis is a revolutionary activist, scholar, and author known for her work in civil rights, Black liberation, prison abolition, and feminism. Early Life & Education…
Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950) was an American historian, author, and journalist, widely known as the “Father of Black History Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950) was an American…
David L. Steward is an American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and the founder and chairman of World Wide Technology (WWT), a leading systems integrator and supply chain solutions…
Valerie Thomas is an African-American scientist and inventor best known for developing the illusion transmitter, a technology that laid the groundwork for modern 3D imaging. Who…