Prolific inventor Granville T. Woods’s inventions included the trolley streetcar. He also received a patent for his device that combined the telephone and the telegraph. Alexander Graham Bell bought this patent from Mr. Woods. Granville Woods used the profits from this sale to further fund his research and inventions. Tweet
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On Thursday, April 23, 2015, it was confirmed that Laurie A. Cunbo has become the first African-American woman Attorney General in United States history. Tweet
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Nina Simone discussed racism on her song “Mississippi Goddam.” She addressed the murder of Medgar Evers and the bombing of a Birmingham church in her song. “Mississippi Goddam” was released as a single in 1964, and was banned by several states in the United States of America. Tweet
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Michael Vick was the first African-American quarterback in history to be picked first overall in the NFL draft. Tweet
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Frederick Douglass served as an advisor to U.S. presidents. He was appointed to several governmental offices and diplomatic positions. The positions Frederick Douglass held included: U.S. Marshal of the District of Columbia during Rutherford B. Hayes’ administration, the District of Columbia Recorder of Deeds during President James Garfield’s administration, U.S. minister to Haiti (appointed by […]
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On this day, April 2, in 1884, John Thompson of Georgetown University became the first African-American coach to win the NCAA basketball tournament. Tweet
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Dr. Betty Harris, who has a doctorate in chemistry, invented and patented a spot test that allows for identifying explosives in a field environment. Tweet
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George Washington Carver was a prolific inventor! Among his inventions was instant coffee, synthetic rubber, and linoleum. Tweet
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On this day, February 25, in 1870, Hirman R. Revels was sworn in as the first Black United States Senator and first Black representative in Congress. He represented the state of Mississippi. Tweet
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On this day, February 19, in 2002, Vonetta Flowers became the first African-American gold medalist in the Olympic Winter Games. She won a gold medal for the 2-person bobsled competition, along with her partner, Jill Brakken. Tweet
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