Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Elijah McCoy- inventor and engineer who held 57 patents related to lubricating steam engines May 09, 2019

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Elijah McCoy was an inventor and engineer who held 57 patents. Most of which was related to the lubrication of steam engines in locomotives. He was a pioneer in this industry and made major improvements to designs that already existed. His inventions were so popular that the phrase “The Real McCoy” was coined to separate his inventions from the rest. Check out the episode. Enjoy

Dorothy Hughes- entrepreneur, activist, feminist and pioneer in child welfare. May 06, 2019

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Dorothy Hughes is an entrepreneur, a trans public speaker who has pioneered child welfare and fought on the front lines for civil right for African Americans, Women and children of multiracial backgrounds. She’s accomplished so much. Check out this episode. Enjoy

Jan Matzliger- inventor of the shoe assembly machine. He held 6 patents based on the show industry Apr 23, 2019

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Jan Matzliger was a Dutchman of African descent who invented a shoe assembly machine which revolutionize the shoe industry and made it possible that rich and poor alike can enjoy a comfortable pair of shoes. Enjoy

Cathy Hughes- entrepreneur and 1st African American woman to run a publicly traded company Apr 18, 2019

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Cathy Hughes is an entrepreneur, business executive and owner of a publicly traded company making her the first African American woman to do so. She has accomplished much in her life. Check out this episode to find out more.

John Dabiri- biophysicist, bioengineer, Professor and inventor. His research is groundbreaking. Apr 15, 2019

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John Dabiri is a biophysicist, bioengineer, Professor and inventor. He has taught at both CalTech and Stanford as well as researching jellyfish and applying that research to different fields that’s groundbreaking. Check out the audio and enjoy!

MoreHouse College- One of the top Black Universities in the US Apr 13, 2019

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MoreHouse College established in 1867 is one of the most storied Institutions of higher learning. Some of the most well known leaders, entrepreneurs and entertainers have attended there. Check out this episode for more. Enjoy

Dr Raphael Carl Lee- Biomedical surgeon, engineer and entrepreneur Apr 09, 2019

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Dr Raphael Carl Lee is a Biomedical surgeon, engineer and entrepreneur. He founded two companies and is a pioneer in the biomedical field. He is credited with helping expand the understanding of electrical injuries on the human body. Check out the episode to learn more. Enjoy

Dr Claudia Alexander was a Engineer and Scientist who specialized in Planetary Science and space. Apr 03, 2019

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Dr Claudia Alexander was a Engineer and Scientist who specialized in Planetary Science, space plasma and tectonic plates. She was an advocate of minority girls and women to join the STEM Fields. And started a scholarship to realize that dream. Enjoy!

Jerry Lawson was a electrical engineer and video game developer who was ways ahead of his time. Mar 31, 2019

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Jerry Lawson was a electrical engineer who was a pioneer in the gaming industry in the 1970’s and 80’s. He is responsible for development of the interchangeable video game cartridge. Check out the podcast for more info. Enjoy!

Dr Treena Arinzeh- Biomedical Engineer and pioneer in STEM CELL research. Mar 25, 2019

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Dr Treena Arinzeh is a Biomedical Engineer and Professor who is a pioneer in STEM CELL research and made many breakthroughs in the field. She's also involved in the community and an example for young people of color.