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Celebrating African American Inventors

Read about how inventors overcame harsh constraints in order to see their ideas come to life. by Ann Marie Imbornoni Madame C.J. Walker Related Links Black History Month…

Celebrating African American Scientists<

Read about Benjamin Banneker and George Washington Carver by Ann Marie Imbornoni George Washington Carver Born free in Maryland, Banneker was largely self-taught. He constructed the…

Famous African American Inventors

Lewis Howard Latimer, Patricia Bath, and other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni   Lewis Howard Latimer Related Links Black History Month Features…

Famous African American Scientists

Percy L. Julian, Aprille Ericsson, and other exceptional scientists by Ann Marie Imbornoni   Charles Henry Turner Related Links Black History Month Features…

The History of African American Cities

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, African Americans were creating their own communities within cities across the United States. These cities became hubs of Black culture, commerce, and political…

Milestones in African American Education

Find information on Black history and the major milestones in African-American education, including the first institute established for Black students, the first Black law school in the United States…

Other Notable African-American Athletes

Dominique Dawes (gymnastics) Gabby Douglas (gymnastics) Lee Elder (golf) Calvin Peete (golf) Charlie Sifford (golf) Tiger Woods (golf) Anita DeFrantz (rowing/IOC) Freddy Adu (soccer)…