Walter Lincoln Hawkins
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...
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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,...
Vivienne Malone-Mayes
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Born February 10, 1932, Vivienne Malone-Mayes was the fifth African American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. Malone-Mayes grew up in Waco, Texas, and...
Etta Zuber Falconer
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Mathematician Etta Zuber Falconer was born on November 21, 1933, in Tupelo, Mississippi. Her mother, Zadie L. Montgomery, was a musician, and her father, Dr....
Christine Darden
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A Trailblazer in Aerodynamics and Engineering Dr. Christine Darden, a former NASA engineer and a pioneer in aerodynamics, has often been asked which actress portrayed...
Melba Roy Mouton
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Mouton was born in Fairfax, Virginia to Rhodie and Edna Chloe. She graduated from Howard University in 1950 with a master’s degree in mathematics. She...
Clarence “Skip” Ellis
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Clarence “Skip” Ellis is the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in computer science. Although he was introduced to computers by accident, he developed...
Walter Samuel McAfee
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Walter Samuel McAfee, theoretical physicist, professor, and civil servant was born in Ore City, Texas to Susie and Luther McAfee on September 2, 1914. His...
Dr. Joy DeGruy
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Illuminating the Legacy of Historical Trauma Dr. Joy DeGruy is a distinguished figure in the fields of social work and psychology, renowned for her groundbreaking...
Dr. Amos N. Wilson
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Dr. Amos N. Wilson was a prominent African-American theoretical psychologist, social theorist, Pan-African thinker, scholar, and author. His work and contributions have left a lasting...