Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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**Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation**

Welcome to Everyday Black History! Where we highlight the contributions of Black Men and Women both Past and present. Here we celebrate Afro Appreciation, where Black American, Africans and Latinos of African descent are honored. We also highlight Institutions that have help the advancement of people in the African Diaspora, such as historically Black University and many others. Enjoy

Latest Episodes:

George Alcorn JR Mar 20, 2018

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George Alcorn Jr was a leader and pioneer of the NASA space program and inventor of over 25 patents.

Archie Alexander Mar 19, 2018

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This episode is about Archie Alexander who was a businessman and engineer. He developed modern roadways and even entered politics. Check out this episode for more info on his amazing life.

James J. Andrews Mar 10, 2018

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James J. Andrews was a mathematician who specialized in knot theory, topology and group theory. Learn more about his amazing life and accomplishments.

Leonard C. Bailey Mar 10, 2018

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Leonard C. Bailey was a businessman and inventor who received patents for a series of devices. Check out the episode for more info on his amazing life.

Ellen Eglin Mar 08, 2018

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Ellen Eglin was an African American inventor who invented a clothes wringer for the washing machine in the 1800’s. She was one of the first Black American women to receive a patent.

Sarah Boone Mar 08, 2018

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Sarah Boone created and patented improvements to the ironing board In 1892. One of the first African American women to receive a patent.

Alice Ball’s Research Mar 08, 2018

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This episode talks about Alice Ball’s research in discovering an effective cure for Hansen’s Disease (Leprosy)

Alice Augusta Ball Mar 07, 2018

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Alice Augusta Ball was a chemist who pioneered a new treatment for leprosy. This episode gets into her life and research

Sarah Goode and Miriam Benjamin Mar 07, 2018

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This episode is about two brilliant women inventors who invented things that were new technology at the time. Miriam Benjamin who invented the Gong and Signal chair used in Hotels. And Sarah Goode who invented the cabinet bed which was the presursor to the Murphy Bed.