Black History Month is a month dedicated to African Americans who have played a big role in U.S. history. From February 1 to February 29,…
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Spotlight: John Mercer Langston, First African American Lawyer
John Mercer Langston was the first black man to become a lawyer when he passed the bar in Ohio in 1854. When he was elected…
Black History Spotlight: Dr. George Carruthers
George Carruthers born October 1, 1939, in Cincinnati, Ohio, built his first telescope at 10 years old. He earned his Ph.D. in Aeronautical and Astronautical…
Black History Spotlight: Dr. Gladys Mae West
Dr. Gladys Mae West was born in 1930. She is an American mathematician known for her contributions to the mathematical modeling of the shape of…
On This Day In Black History
On this day in 1990, Nelson Mandela, an anti-Apartheid, political leader, was released from prison after serving 27 years. He was all about fighting against…