Author: Yaw Agbey
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The remarkable story of Valerie Thomas, a pioneering NASA scientist who developed innovative image processing systems for the Landsat satellite in the 1970s.
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The story of Bad Brains, the pioneering black punk rock band from Washington, D.C. formed in 1976. Explore their transformation from Mind Power to Bad Brains, their multifaceted sound blending punk rock and reggae, and their lasting influence…
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Alexander Miles invented an automated system for opening and closing elevator doors in the late 1800s. His innovative mechanism improved elevator safety by reducing accidents. Learn more about this black inventor’s life and patented elevator door design.
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Sarah E. Goode was a pioneer as one of the first African American women granted a U.S. patent in 1885, for her invention of a folding cabinet bed that converted into a desk. Learn about her life and…
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All about George Crum, the legendary 19th-century Black chef credited with inventing potato chips, a beloved snack enjoyed worldwide today. Explore Crum’s journey from humble beginnings to culinary fame, his accidental invention of the potato chip, and the…
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The groundbreaking collaboration between the NFL and Tahj Williams, a local Black artist from New Orleans, to create the Super Bowl LIX logo using traditional beading techniques.
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The historic journey of David Dansby Jr, the first Black undergraduate to earn his degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1961. Explore his activism, dedication to civil rights, and legacy as a mentor…
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Tthe remarkable story of the Montford Point Marines, the first African Americans in the U.S. Marine Corps, who broke down barriers and paved the way for integration in the military.
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The groundbreaking story of Dr. Marie Maynard Daly, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Chemistry in the United States. Learn about her early life, pioneering research career, and inspiring legacy commemorated at Columbia University’s Havemeyer…
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Discover how global superstar Beyoncé breaks boundaries by becoming the first African American female artist to top Apple Music’s US Country songs chart with her Surprise Country Project
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