Category: Science
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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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Senamile Masango, South Africa’s first Black female nuclear scientist, broke barriers and inspired women in science. Learn about her groundbreaking legacy.
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Towana Looney makes medical history as longest-living recipient of pig kidney transplant, offering hope for thousands awaiting organ donations while setting new standards in xenotransplantation.
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Discover how Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee, the first Black woman dean of a U.S. medical school, reshaped medical education and inspired generations.
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