Everyday Black History: Afro Appreciation

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Kunle Olukotun is an inventor, entrepreneur and Professor at Stanford University Jul 02, 2019

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He’s an inventor, entrepreneur and Professor at Stanford who holds 12 patents and has made many breakthroughs in the world of computer science. Check out the episode for more information. Enjoy 😉

Dr James McLurkin is a Engineer and Professor who specializes in Swarm Robotics. Jun 24, 2019

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Dr James McLurkin is a Engineer and Professor who specializes in Swarm Robotics. He came upon his break throughs by studying insects and nature and building robots that can mimic the Swarm behavior of Ants and Bees. Check out this episode and enjoy 😊

Alexander Miles- entrepreneur and inventor who received a patent for electric elevator doors Jun 17, 2019

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Alexander Mikes was an entrepreneur and inventor who established several businesses and received a patent for his improvements of the elevator door, which is a standard feature on elevators today. Check out and enjoy!

David Steward is a Billionaire businessman who runs one of the largest African American companies. Jun 10, 2019

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David Steward is one of 5 African American billionaires and founded and runs one of the largest owned African American companies in the US. He is involved in his community and example to generations of young men and women. Enjoy

August Agboola O’Brown- was the only Black fighter in the Warsaw Uprising of World War 2 Jun 06, 2019

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August Agbola O’Brown was a Nigerian musician who fought bravely during the Warsaw Uprising of World War 2. He was the only Black participant in that battle. Check out this episode. Enjoy!

Dr Thomas Mensah- Engineer,entrepreneur, inventor who holds 14 patents in the fiber optics field. Jun 03, 2019

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Thomas Mensah is an entrepreneur, engineer and inventor who holds 14 patents related to the fiber optics field. He is the president and CEO of his own company is also behind the development of laser guided missile systems that travel at the doors of sound. Check out this episode. Enjoy

Clark Atlanta University is a combo of two HBCU and one of the largest institutions in Georgia. May 31, 2019

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Clark Atlanta University is a combination of two HBCU and is one of the largest institutions in the Atlanta University Center Consortium. It has produced more Black PH.D’s than any HBCU in the nation. Check out the episode. Enjoy 😊

Pat Chappelle- entrepreneur, theater owner, who established a traveling show of African Americans. May 28, 2019

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Pat Chappelle was a entrepreneur and theater owner who established a successful traveling show of mostly African American performers. He owned several businesses such as theater and saloons. And helped many of the performers find work in a comfortable environment, where they were able to thrive. Check out the episode to find out more

Ben Montgomery- an slave who became a free inventor, landowner and entrepreneur. May 21, 2019

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Ben Montgomery was a slave who was freed and went on to invent a device that allows small boats to propel through shallow water. He became a landowner and an entrepreneur. A true example of Black History.

Henry Cecil McBay- a chemist and professor and inventor. May 12, 2019

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Henry Cecil McBay was a chemist who’s research allowed for the inexpensive creation of peroxide compounds. He has influenced many minds to enter the chemistry field with his love of it. Enjoy

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