Category: Science
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Dr. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, the first Black surgeon to perform a heart transplant, pioneered Ghana’s National Cardiothoracic Centre and continues to inspire African healthcare.
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Vernice Armour, America’s first Black female combat pilot, to inspire Heidelberg University students as keynote speaker for the Patricia Adams Lecture Series in September 2024.
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Ghanaian coach Scofray Nana Yaw Yeboah becomes Africa’s first Black certified mBIT trainer, revolutionizing personal development with innovative brain integration techniques.
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Dr. Vinson Eugene Allen’s Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care makes history as the first African American-owned urgent care chain in the U.S., pioneering accessible healthcare since 2001.
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Tevin Goodridge DaSilva makes history as the first Vincentian-born male to pilot an American Airlines flight to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, marking a milestone in
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Dr. Sian Proctor, first Black woman to pilot a spaceship and paint in space, shares her SpaceX experience and inspires future generations of space explorers.
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Dr. Treyton Diggs becomes the first Black veterinarian to win Westminster Kennel Club’s Veterinarian of the Year, highlighting the need for diversity in veterinary medicine.
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Professor Robert Mokaya has made history as the first Black chemical scientist elected as the future president of the Royal Society of Chemistry, breaking boundaries and promoting diversity in the scientific community.
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Celebrate the remarkable journey of Dr. Carol Bennett, the first Black woman urologist in the United States, as she receives the prestigious Jean Fourcroy Leadership Award from the Society of Women in Urology. Learn about her groundbreaking contributions…
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Trailblazer Theresa Claiborne, United Airlines’ first Black female pilot, takes her final flight after 34 years of service. Learn about her groundbreaking career, mentorship efforts, and lasting legacy in aviation.
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