Larry Holmes
Larry Holmes is a former professional boxer who is widely recognized as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time. He was born on...
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Benedict College
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Benedict College is a private historically black college located in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1870 by Bathsheba A. Benedict, a...
Edwin Roberts Russell
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Born in Columbia, South Carolina on June 19, 1913, Edwin Roberts Russell was an African American chemist who worked on the Manhattan Project in World...
Cornelius R. Coffey
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Pioneering African-American Aviator and Inventor Cornelius R. Coffey, born on August 5, 1913, in Tullahassee, Oklahoma, was a trailblazing African-American inventor and engineer who made...
The Manhattan Project
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The Manhattan Project was a top-secret research program during World War II that aimed to develop atomic weapons, specifically the first atomic bomb. It was...
George W. Reed Jr
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Born in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 1920, George W. Reed Jr. spent his entire career as a chemist specializing in a variety of fields...
Charles Alfred Anderson
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Charles Alfred Anderson, also known as Charles A. Anderson, was an influential African-American aviator and flight instructor. He was born on February 9, 1907, in...
Matthew Henson
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Matthew Henson was a pioneering African American explorer who played a crucial role in the exploration of the Arctic. Born on August 8, 1866, in...
William Knox
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Born in New Bedford, Massachusetts on January 5, 1904, William Knox is remembered for two achievements. He was among a handful of black scientists to...
Arthur Duncan
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Arthur Duncan is a renowned American tap dancer. He was born on September 25, 1933, in Pasadena, California. Duncan gained prominence for his appearances on...