Category: Science
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Corenza Townsend opens Norton West Louisville Hospital—the first in the city’s Black West End in 150 years—bringing quality care, trust, and healing back to the community.
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Dr. Samantha Tolliver makes history as D.C.’s first Black woman chief toxicologist, advocating for mentorship and women in forensic science.
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NASA pioneer Dr. Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space, will speak at University of Arkansas Fort Smith on April 9 about science and space exploration.
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Sebastien Beauzile becomes the first New Yorker cured of sickle cell anemia using Lyfgenia gene therapy, ending a lifetime of pain and offering hope to others.
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Wilmington honors Dr. Velma Scantlebury-White, the nation’s first Black female transplant surgeon, for her trailblazing career and dedication to health equity during Women’s History Month.
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Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African American in space, will be inducted into the U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame on May 31, honoring his pioneering achievements in space exploration.
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Dr. Wendy Okolo, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Aerospace Engineering, is leading groundbreaking innovations at NASA. Discover her inspiring journey and impact on STEM.
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Dr. Marcus Martin made history as the first Black resident in UC’s emergency medicine program and later led UVA’s first emergency medicine department. Learn about his inspiring journey and legacy.
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The Tucker House in Santa Monica, home to the city’s first Black physician, Dr. Marcus O. Tucker, is now a historical landmark, honoring the legacy of the Tucker family and their contributions to the community.
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Dorothy Phillips makes history as the first Black woman to lead the American Chemical Society, focusing on inclusivity and inspiring young scientists in her presidential role.
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