Category: Science
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Witness the historic moment on May 26th, 2023, as retired Navy Captain Timika Lindsay and her daughter Elise become the first Black mother-daughter graduates of the US Naval Academy in its 177 years. Explore Timika’s 30-year Naval career…
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Explore the historic opening of Virginia’s first Black-owned birthing center, Gather Grounded Midwifery, led by fourth-generation midwife Racha Tahani Lawler-Queen.
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Explore the remarkable journey of 17-year-old Gabriel Carothers, who made history as the youngest African American pilot in New Mexico. Learn about his early passion for aviation, breaking barriers, and aspirations to contribute to the field, including joining…
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Shawntay Harris Makes History As The First Black Woman Inducted Into The Academy Of Emergency Nurses
The groundbreaking achievement of Shawntay Harris, the first Black woman inducted into the Academy of Emergency Nurses after 23 years of dedicated service in emergency care. Explore her impactful nursing career, her contributions to diversity in healthcare, and…
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Discover the extraordinary journey of Michael Langley, the first Black four-star general in the US Marine Corps. From his college days as a sprinter to overcoming setbacks and taking on challenging missions, Langley’s story is one of perseverance…
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Explore the remarkable journey of Ariel Messam, the 18-year-old from Jamaica, Queens, who defied the odds to become the youngest Black female certified private pilot in New York.
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Explore the inspiring journey of Dr. Alexa Canady, the first Black woman neurosurgeon in the U.S. Uncover her path from zoology to neurosurgery, breaking barriers, and saving young lives.
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Explore the groundbreaking story of Faisa Farole, a veteran midwife who opens Washington’s first licensed Black-owned birthing center, the Federal Way Birth Center.
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Explore the incredible journey of Philip Emeagwali, the Nigerian computer scientist who revolutionized supercomputing in the 1980s, shaping the foundations of the internet.
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Discover the groundbreaking achievements of Dr. Leonard Weather, Jr., the first African American elected President of the Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR).
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