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

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Edward Bouchet May 27, 2018

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The first African American to earn a PH.D from any American University

American Missionary Association May 02, 2018

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The American Missionary Association founded more than 500 schools and HBCU’s for the education of Afro Americans. Also championed racial equality and the abolishment of slavery

Mary Smith Peake- educated slaves when it was illegal May 02, 2018

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Mary Smith Peake- taught enslaved men and women when it was illegal. And she became the first teacher of what’s known as Hampton University

Albert Richardson/Thomas J. Martin Apr 30, 2018

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Albert Richardson invented the casket lowering device as well as the butter churn and many other inventions. Thomas J. Martin made improvements to the fire extinguisher.

William Washington Browne- built economic empire Apr 30, 2018

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William Washington Browne- a slave who built an economic empire.

Marie Van Brittan Brown- invented home security system Apr 26, 2018

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Marie Van Brittan Brown- invented along with her husband the Home security system that's in common use today.

Alice H. Parker- invented the first central heating system Apr 26, 2018

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Alice H. Parker invented the central heating system using natural gas. Thus making her an early proponent of conserving energy

Herman Branson- chemist and physicist Apr 24, 2018

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Made major contributions to the Alpha Helix protein structure. Real complex studies.

Augustin Banyaga- Mathematician from Rwanda Apr 24, 2018

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He specializes in complex mathematics and science and currently teaches at Penn State

Lonnie Johnson- the man who created the Super Soaker Apr 24, 2018

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Lonnie Johnson is an inventor who holds over 80 patents, including the Super Soaker

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