Category: Science
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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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Oregon’s groundbreaking Ashland Healing Center, the first Black woman-owned psilocybin treatment facility in the nation. Explore their innovative approach to mental health care, harnessing the transformative potential of psilocybin-assisted therapy
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Discover the remarkable journey of Dr. Dwomoa Adu, the first Black Consultant Nephrologist in the UK, who broke barriers and reshaped healthcare. Learn about his patient-centered advocacy, efforts to address racial disparities, and lasting impact on the medical…
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The inspiring journey of Oluwami Dosunmu-Ogunjobi, the first Black woman to earn a PhD in Robotics at the University of Michigan. Her story highlights the importance of diversity, perseverance, and mentorship in achieving academic excellence and breaking barriers…
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Dr. Hokehe Eko, a pediatrician, mother, and entrepreneur, pioneers telehealth with Glow Pediatrics, the first Black-owned virtual autism clinic in the US. Offering timely autism and ADHD evaluations, her holistic approach revolutionizes pediatric care.
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Discover the inspiring journey of Nigerian Professor Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, who made history as the world’s first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Cybernetics, championing STEM education and breaking barriers along the way.
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Explore the remarkable legacy of Dr. Martin Jerome Okech Aliker, a trailblazing dental surgeon and entrepreneur who established the first black-owned dental practice in Kampala, Uganda. His contributions to dentistry, public service, and education continue to inspire generations.
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Discover how Elizabeth Carnegie broke racial barriers as the first black nurse to serve on a state nursing association board. Explore her pioneering career, overcoming segregation, empowering future nurses, and leaving a lasting legacy of courage and perseverance…
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Stephanie Okereke Linus, the first Black recipient of the Lennox K. Black Prize for Excellence in Medicine. Explore her groundbreaking work in women’s health advocacy, her impactful film “Dry” shedding light on VVF, and her commitment to social…
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The inspiring journey of Mareena Robinson Snowden, the first Black woman to earn a Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from MIT. Discover how her resilience, authenticity, and journey from an HBCU to MIT shattered glass ceilings and inspired countless…
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