Dr. George Washington Carver

Father of Automation

One of the most famous African-Americans and one of the best-known African-American intellectuals of his time.
Nina Simone

High Priestess of Soul

She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, an icon of American music.

 

SNCC

The Black Bombshell

The sensational sultry of sizzle Dorothy Dandridge galvanized the eyes and hearts of America.

Sweet Auburn Ave

First Black Female Millionaire

She became a leading cosmetic entrepreneur but she was also a leader in the St. Louis black community.

Godmother of Genetic Theory

“Black people are afraid, but Black people are going to have to get over their fear.

The Czar of Black Hollywood

“One of the greatest tasks of my life has been to teach the colored man he can be anything.” -Oscar Micheaux

Nina Simoen

High Priestess of Soul

She was one of the most extraordinary artists of the twentieth century, an icon of American music.
SNCC

Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

Our grandfathers had to run, run, run. My generation’s out of breath. We ain’t running no more.

First Black Female Millionaire

She became a leading cosmetic entrepreneur but she was also a leader in the St. Louis black community.
Dr. George Washington Carver

Father of Automation

One of the most famous African-Americans and one of the best-known African-American intellectuals of his time.

Godmother of Genetic Theory

“Black people are afraid, but Black people are going to have to get over their fear.
SNCC, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

SNCC, Student Non-Violent Coordinating Committee

SNCC 1960- Present SNCC,  embodied the voice of a socially conscious youth movement. While the citizens of the United Stated were being educated on the unfair treatment of black people through witnessing the inequalities on display in their own cities and...

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Lewis Latimer, Light Bulb Architect

Lewis Latimer, Light Bulb Architect

Lewis Latimer September 4, 1848 - December 11, 1928 As the first pay phone was being installed many citizens were in the mitts of experiencing  a wave of technology that was unlike any other. It that same space in time Lewis Latimer learned the art of mechanical...

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Bessie Coleman, Queen Bessie

Bessie Coleman, Queen Bessie

Bessie Coleman January 26, 1892 - April 30, 1926 As the world was experiencing  Walt Disney  as he incorporated his 1st film company Laugh-O-Gram Films. Bessie Coleman was becoming the first black woman to earn a pilot's license. Because flying schools in the United...

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