Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Bessie Blount Griffen - She was an inventor, entrepreneur, physical therapist and forensic scientist in her 95 years. Dec 04, 2018

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Bessie Blount Griffen was a writer, inventor, entrepreneur and so much more. She invented three things for amputees, that are still being used today in hospitals around the world. There’s so much that can be said about her but I’ll let the recording do that for me. Enjoy

Thomas L. Jennings- inventor, civil rights leader who received a patent for dry cleaning. Dec 01, 2018

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Thomas L. Jennings was an inventor who created a process for dry cleaning and was an abolitionist and civil rights leader. He was also a successful entrepreneur and leader in the African American community. Enjoy

Dr Kevin Greenaugh- Nuclear Engineer and Scientist. Nov 26, 2018

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Dr Greenaugh is an African American nuclear Scientist and Engineer. He manages a multi Billion dollar nuclear deterrent program in Washington DC. He was the first African American to receive a PH.D from the University of Maryland. Enjoy!

Viola Desmond - Businesswoman and activist who took on racial discrimination in Nova Scotia Canada Nov 23, 2018

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Viola Desmond was a businesswoman who started her own hair care and skin products company as well as a school to train other black woman to do the same. She fought racial discrimination which helped to galvanize the Civil Rights movement in Canada. Enjoy!!

Dr Joseph Graves- Evolutionary Biologist who studied the process of aging and science related to race Nov 20, 2018

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This episode is about Dr Graves who is an Evolution Biologist, studying the process of aging and also the history and philosophy of science as it relates to race and racism in this county. He’s also an advocate of the importance of science being taught properly in the High school and college curriculum. Enjoy

Dr Juan Gilbert- computer scientist, inventor, educator and researcher. Nov 15, 2018

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Dr Juan Gilbert is a computer scientist and inventor who has increased the interest of the computing disciplines to many young men and women of color. Through his work at a variety of Universities, more people of color are studying and getting into the field than ever before. Truly adding to and influencing Black culture and young Black minds. Enjoy

Sylvester James Gates- theoretical physicist who works on super symmetry and super string theory. Nov 09, 2018

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Sylvester James Gates, a PH.D graduate of MIT, has and continues to do scientific research on super string theory and super symmetry, appearing in many documentaries on the subject and positively influencing the minds of young black men and women who may follow his example. Enjoy

Bisi Ezerioha- Engineer, Drag Racer and all around badass Nov 08, 2018

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This episode is about Bisi Ezerioha who’s an Engineer, entrepreneur and engine builder who drag races and modifies engines. He’s known for his unique designs which has been featured on various TV shows as well as magazines. Enjoy

George Franklin Grant- African American Dentist, Harvard Professor and Inventor. Nov 01, 2018

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George Franklin Grant was an African American professor at Harvard, the first by the way. He was also an inventor, who invented the wooden golf tee as well as owning his own Dental practice in Boston. Enjoy!

Lloyd N. Ferguson- African American chemist Oct 29, 2018

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Lloyd N. Ferguson was an African American chemist who's career spanned many decades. His work has taken him to different Universities and countries, allowing him to influence many minds in the sciences and chemistry fields. Enjoy

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