Category: Science
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Nigerian sculptor John Amanam creates hyperrealistic prosthetics for Black amputees, restoring dignity with melanin-matched limbs.
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Dr. Zainab Abdurrahman is the first Black woman to lead Ontario’s Medical Association, marking a powerful shift toward equity in Canadian healthcare.
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Aliyah Griffith makes history as the first Black scholar to earn a Ph.D. in marine science from UNC Chapel Hill. Learn about her work, nonprofit, and advocacy for young Black scientists.
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Discover how Capt. Alvin Vincent Blount Jr. became the first Black chief surgeon in a MASH unit during the Korean War and later fought hospital segregation.
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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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