Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Clarence Ellis- computer scientist and first A.A. to receive PH.D in the field Oct 25, 2018

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Clarence Ellis was the first African American to receive a PH.D in computer science. He also pioneered many aspects in the computer field that are still in high use today. He has influenced many minds and contributed greatly to history. Enjoy

Annie Easley- one of the first Black Americans at NASA Oct 22, 2018

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Annie Easley was a computer scientist and rocket scientist who helped in space programs and developed software that guided rockets to space

Dr Charles Drew- medical researcher, surgeon and physician. Oct 18, 2018

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He started the first blood mobiles during WW2 that allowed for blood storage and donation from all over the county. He revolutionized the way blood was administered and allowed for lives to be saved during the war and after.

Albany State University Oct 16, 2018

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Here we highlight an HBCU. HBCU’s are important because they came about during a time when education was limited or non existent for Black Americans. Here we highlight one of the biggest and well known in the country. Enjoy

Dr Mark Dean- co creator of the IBM personal computer. Oct 16, 2018

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Here we’re highlighting his contribution to making the IBM personal computer, ISA bus and computer chips that allow for almost infinite storage. Enjoy

Marie Maynard Daly- earned a PH.D in chemistry Oct 12, 2018

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Marie Maynard Daly was the first Black Woman to earn a PH.D in chemistry during a time when most woman weren’t in the field. She made major breakthroughs.Check out the episode for more info. Enjoy

John Albert Burr- inventor of the rotary blade for lawn care Oct 10, 2018

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John Albert Burr was a former slave who invented the rotary lawn mower blade and holder of over 30 patents related to lawn care. Enjoy

Phillip Brooks- inventor of the disposable syringe. Oct 05, 2018

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Not much is known about Phillip Brooks. But his invention found use all across the board. Mostly in the medical field, but also in other areas as well. He received a patent for it in 1974. Enjoy

Charles B. Brooks- invented an improved street sweeper Oct 05, 2018

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Charles B. Brooks invented and modified the city street sweeper as well as a paper punch. He saw an easier way to clean large city streets and designed the street sweepers that we still see today. He also received a patent for the ticket punch. His inventions changed history as we know it. Enjoy

Gladys West- contributed largely to the creation of GPS Oct 03, 2018

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Gladys Mae West is one of the Hidden Figures of the GPS system. Her mathematics made the creation of the GPS system possible. Enjoy

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