Category: History
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The remarkable journey of William Fauntroy, Jr., the first Black civil engineer hired by NCTA (later WMATA). From his early life and military service with the Tuskegee Airmen to shaping Washington’s Metro subway system, Fauntroy’s career left a…
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The inspiring journey of Mary W. Jackson, who broke through segregation barriers to become NASA’s first Black female engineer in 1958. From her early life and education to pioneering aerospace research, Jackson’s story is one of resilience and…
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Explore the amazing journey of Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space. From her early inspiration driven by a fascination with astronomy to breaking boundaries as a doctor and engineer, Jemison’s determination led her to achieve…
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The history of C.R. Patterson & Sons, the first Black-owned automobile company founded by Frederick Douglass Patterson and his father Charles Richard.
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Frederick Douglass Patterson, the first Black football player at Ohio State University in 1890, whose legacy transcends the playing field, leaving an indelible mark on sports and entrepreneurship.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Guion “Guy” Bluford, the first African American astronaut to venture into space in 1983. Overcoming social barriers from childhood, Bluford’s trajectory from Air Force officer to aerospace pioneer is a testament to determination.
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Discover the remarkable story of William Harvey Carney, the first Black American to earn the Medal of Honor. From escaping slavery to heroically planting the flag at the Battle of Fort Wagner, Carney’s journey embodies courage and sacrifice.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Alonzo Herndon, a former slave turned millionaire businessman and Atlanta’s first African-American millionaire.
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Norma Merrick Sklarek made history as the first Black woman architect licensed in New York and California, while advocating diversity and mentoring minority students.
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Explore the inspiring life of Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, the trailblazing woman who broke racial and gender barriers to become the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a Ph.D. in economics.
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