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Black History Highlight: Maritcha Remond LyonsDid you know that Maritcha Remond Lyons was a 19th-century activist who fo...
02/23/2025

Black History Highlight: Maritcha Remond Lyons

Did you know that Maritcha Remond Lyons was a 19th-century activist who fought for Black education and women’s rights?

Born in 1848 in New York City, Lyons was denied entry to a high school because of her race. She challenged the decision, won her right to attend, and became one of the first Black students to graduate from Providence High School. She later became an educator and advocate for racial and gender equality, working alongside pioneers like Susan B. Anthony.

Her autobiography, Reminiscences of School Life, and Hints on Teaching, provides a rare firsthand account of Black life in the 19th century.

Black History Highlight: Dorothy HeightDid you know that Dorothy Height was a key leader in the Civil Rights and women’s...
02/16/2025

Black History Highlight: Dorothy Height

Did you know that Dorothy Height was a key leader in the Civil Rights and women’s rights movements?

Born in 1912, Height spent decades fighting for racial and gender equality. As the president of the National Council of Negro Women for 40 years, she worked alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., organizing the 1963 March on Washington. She also advised U.S. presidents on social justice issues.

Often called the “Godmother of the Civil Rights Movement,” Height’s tireless advocacy helped shape policies that advanced opportunities for Black women and communities.

Black History Highlight: Augusta SavageDid you know that Augusta Savage was a groundbreaking sculptor and arts educator ...
02/15/2025

Black History Highlight: Augusta Savage

Did you know that Augusta Savage was a groundbreaking sculptor and arts educator during the Harlem Renaissance?

Born in 1892, she overcame racial and financial barriers to become one of the most influential Black artists of her time. She was commissioned to create The Harp for the 1939 World’s Fair, a stunning sculpture inspired by the song Lift Every Voice and Sing.

Beyond her art, Savage was a dedicated teacher, mentoring future legends like Jacob Lawrence and Gwendolyn Knight. Though many of her works were lost, her impact on Black art and culture remains undeniable.

Black History Highlight: Robert SmallsDid you know that Robert Smalls was a formerly enslaved man who became a Civil War...
02/14/2025

Black History Highlight: Robert Smalls

Did you know that Robert Smalls was a formerly enslaved man who became a Civil War hero and U.S. Congressman?

In 1862, Smalls pulled off a daring escape by commandeering a Confederate ship, disguising himself and his crew, and sailing to Union-controlled waters—securing freedom for himself, his family, and others onboard. His bravery earned him a position in the Union Navy and later led him into politics, where he fought for Black rights, public education, and voting access.

Want to learn more? Check out Be Free or Die: The Amazing Story of Robert Smalls' Escape from Slavery to Union Hero by Cate Lineberry. His story is one of resilience, courage, and leadership.

Black History Highlight: Shirley ChisholmDid you know that Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the U.S...
02/14/2025

Black History Highlight: Shirley Chisholm

Did you know that Shirley Chisholm was the first Black woman elected to the U.S. Congress?

In 1968, she made history by winning a seat in the House of Representatives, where she championed education, racial and gender equality, and social justice. Just four years later, in 1972, she became the first Black woman to run for President of the United States, boldly declaring she was "Unbought and Unbossed."

Her groundbreaking career paved the way for future generations of Black leaders and women in politics.

Black History Highlight: Mamie Till-MobleyDid you know that Mamie Till-Mobley turned personal tragedy into a catalyst fo...
02/12/2025

Black History Highlight: Mamie Till-Mobley

Did you know that Mamie Till-Mobley turned personal tragedy into a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement?

In 1955, her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, was brutally lynched in Mississippi. Instead of mourning in silence, Mamie made the bold decision to hold an open-casket funeral, forcing the world to witness the horrors of racial violence. The images of Emmett’s body shocked the nation and ignited a movement that led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott and fueled the fight for justice.

Her courage and activism ensured that her son's legacy would never be forgotten, and she spent the rest of her life fighting for civil rights and education.

Black History Highlight: Henrietta LacksDid you know that Henrietta Lacks unknowingly changed modern medicine?In 1951, d...
02/12/2025

Black History Highlight: Henrietta Lacks

Did you know that Henrietta Lacks unknowingly changed modern medicine?

In 1951, doctors at Johns Hopkins took a sample of her cells without her consent. Unlike other cells, hers—later named HeLa cells—could survive and reproduce indefinitely, leading to groundbreaking medical discoveries. Her cells have been used in cancer research, vaccine development, and even space exploration.

Though her contributions were uncredited for decades, her story has since been recognized, highlighting the importance of medical ethics and Black contributions to science.

Henrietta Lacks’ legacy lives on in every breakthrough her cells helped create.

Black History Highlight: Dr. Rebecca Lee CrumplerDid you know that Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman in...
02/09/2025

Black History Highlight: Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler

Did you know that Dr. Rebecca Lee Crumpler was the first Black woman in the U.S. to earn a medical degree?

Graduating from the New England Female Medical College in 1864, she became a physician during the Civil War era, defying racism and sexism in medicine. After the war, she moved to the South to provide medical care to freed slaves who had little to no access to doctors.

Her groundbreaking work paved the way for future Black women in medicine. In 1883, she published A Book of Medical Discourses, one of the first medical guides written by an African American.

Let’s honor her legacy by celebrating Black women in medicine today!

Black History Highlight: Dorothy VaughanDid you know that Dorothy Vaughan was one of NASA’s first Black female mathemati...
02/08/2025

Black History Highlight: Dorothy Vaughan

Did you know that Dorothy Vaughan was one of NASA’s first Black female mathematicians and a pioneer in computer programming?

Starting at NASA’s predecessor, NACA, in 1943, she became the first Black woman to be promoted to supervisor. She led the West Area Computing Unit, a group of Black women mathematicians who played a crucial role in aeronautics and space exploration.

When electronic computers were introduced, Vaughan taught herself and her team the programming language FORTRAN, ensuring they remained essential to NASA’s success. Her story, along with other Hidden Figures, was brought to light in the bestselling book and movie of the same name.

Let’s celebrate her brilliance and impact! ✨

Black History Highlight: Bessie ColemanMeet Bessie Coleman (1892–1926)—the first Black woman and first Native American w...
02/08/2025

Black History Highlight: Bessie Coleman

Meet Bessie Coleman (1892–1926)—the first Black woman and first Native American woman to earn a pilot’s license!

Denied entry into U.S. aviation schools because of her race and gender, she traveled to France in 1921 to earn her license. Returning to America, she became a daring stunt pilot, inspiring Black aviators and breaking barriers in a segregated society.

Nicknamed “Queen Bess,” she dreamed of opening a flight school for Black pilots. Though her life was tragically cut short, her legacy continues to soar.

Black History Highlight: Claudette ColvinBefore Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to gi...
02/06/2025

Black History Highlight: Claudette Colvin

Before Rosa Parks, there was Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1955.

Nine months before Parks’ historic act of defiance, Claudette was arrested for breaking segregation laws. She later became one of the key plaintiffs in Browder v. Gayle, the case that led to the Supreme Court ruling bus segregation unconstitutional.

Though her story was overshadowed, her courage helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement. Let’s give her the recognition she deserves!

Black History Highlight: Dr. Gladys WestDid you know that Dr. Gladys West helped develop the GPS technology we use every...
02/06/2025

Black History Highlight: Dr. Gladys West

Did you know that Dr. Gladys West helped develop the GPS technology we use every day?

Born in 1930 in Virginia, Dr. West was a mathematician whose work in satellite geodesy laid the foundation for the modern GPS system. Despite the challenges of segregation and limited opportunities for Black women in STEM, she became one of the leading minds at the U.S. Naval Proving Ground.

Her calculations on satellite data helped create accurate models of the Earth's shape, making global positioning possible. Though her contributions were unrecognized for years, Dr. West was finally inducted into the Air Force Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018.

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