Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Sarah Rector- the richest Black Girl in America in 1913 Apr 12, 2021

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Sarah Rector was a young Black Girl who came from Oklahoma and made a fortune when her land began to produce oil. She soon built an empire of land and real estate holding, a bakery a much more. Check out the episode for more

Guion Bluford/Mea Jemison- the first African American man and woman in space. Feb 23, 2021

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Guion Bluford is the first African American man who flew into space and Mae Jamison is the first African American woman to fly into space. Their examples have influenced generations of Black youth in the scientific and tech fields. And today we salute them

Charles Patterson/Fredrick Patterson- they started the first Black owned car manufacturing company Feb 13, 2021

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This episode highlights the father and son duo who started the first Black owned car manufacturing company. Check out the episode for more info.

Jake Simmons/Lee W. Thomas- two men who made millions during the oil boom of the 20th century Feb 06, 2021

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Jake Simmons and L.W. Thomas are two men who made money in the oil business. The also established real estate and insurance companies, as well as a oil and mineral rights company. Check out the episode for more info

Anthony Crawford- successful entrepreneur and farmer who was murdered for his success Jan 18, 2021

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Anthony Crawford was a proud Black man who was successful and amassed considerable land holdings. He was about the uplifting of Black people and put his money into that cause. He was unfortunately killed for his success by a lynch mob in South Carolina. Check out the episode for more info.

Dr Dorothy Spikes- Mathematician. Richard Spikes- Inventor with over 12 patents Jan 04, 2021

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Dr Dorothy Spikes was a mathematician and university administrator who’s work no doubt influenced many college age men and women. Richard Spikes was an inventor who had over 12 patents to his name and invented things from a variety of industries. Check out the episode for more info

Robert Flemming Jr/Otis Blackwell- An inventor and a songwriting genius. Dec 17, 2020

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This episode covers two men who aren’t household names. Robert Flemming was an inventor who invented a type of guitar in 1886 and Otis Blackwell was a songwriter who wrote hits for some of the biggest names in music and sold hundreds of millions of albums. Check out the episode for more info.

Dr Alexa Canady/ John Love-the first Black female neurosurgeon in the US and an innovative inventor Dec 10, 2020

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Dr Canady was the first Black female neurosurgeon in the US. She has positively influenced and accomplished so much in the field of pediatric neurology. John Lee Love was an inventor who’s inventions are still in wide use today. We celebrate their drive, determination and ingenuity in Everyday Black History

Chicago Defender/Pittsburgh Courier- two of the largest Black owned newspapers in the US Dec 01, 2020

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These two newspapers are two of the largest and most influential Black owned newspapers in the country. They were able to influence huge movements in the Black community as well as show Black excellence during a time of disenfranchisement in the Black community. Check out the episode for more info. Enjoy

Sam Cornish/John Russwurm- two of the founders of the first Black newspaper, Freedoms Journal Nov 23, 2020

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This episode cover two men who were the first editors and founders of the first Black newspaper, The Freedoms Journal. They opened the door for many Black owned newspapers to follow. Check out the episode for more info.