J. Marion Sims
J. Marion Sims (1813–1883), often hailed as the “father of gynecology,” practiced medicine in central Alabama from 1835 to 1849, developing groundbreaking surgical techniques and...
Category : Education
William A. “Sandy” Darity Jr
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William A. “Sandy” Darity Jr. was born in Norfolk, Virginia and raised largely in Amherst, Massachusetts. His father, William A. Darity Sr., was a trustee...
Mary Groves Bland
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Mary Groves Bland dedicated more than two decades of her life to serving the people of Missouri as a Democratic representative in the State Legislature....
Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot
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Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot, a MacArthur prize-winning sociologist, is the Emily Hargroves Fisher Professor of Education at Harvard University, where she has been on the faculty since...
Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert
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Margaret Ellen Mayo Tolbert lost both her parents while growing up, but with support from her grandmother and mentors, she graduated as valedictorian from East...
Dr. Harold Lee Martin Sr.
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Dr. Harold Lee Martin Sr. was elected the 12th chancellor of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University on May 22, 2009, and formally began...
Charlayne Hunter-Gault
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Charlayne Hunter-Gault, née Charlayne Hunter, (born Feb. 27, 1942, Due West, S.C., U.S.), American newspaper reporter and broadcast journalist who covered current events, geopolitics, and...
Homer A. Neal
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Homer A. Neal, a distinguished physicist and academic leader, made significant contributions to the field of physics and science policy throughout his illustrious career. As...
Walter Lincoln Hawkins
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Walter Lincoln Hawkins was born on March 21, 1911. He was orphaned as a young child and was raised by his sister. He faced a...
John Swett Rock
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John Swett Rock (October 13, 1825 – December 3, 1866) was a prominent figure in American history, known for his significant contributions as a teacher,...