1921 - First Woman of African American and Native American Descent to Earn Her Pilot's License Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American civil aviator. She was the first woman of African-American descent, and the first of Native American descent, to hold ...
Many early women inventors used their initials to hide their gender, and patent applications did not require them to reveal their race. Therefore, it is unknown if there are earlier African American women inventors before Reed. On September 23, 1884, Reed received Patent No. 305,474 for her ...
African American Firsts: Military African American men and women have served the U.S. military with distinction for nearly two hundred years. U.S. Marine: John Martin was recruited to the Marines in 1776 and participated in numerous ship-to-ship battles. Congressional Medal of Honor winner: ...
1852 - Ohio was the first state to enact laws protecting working women. 1854 - John Mercer Langston is believed to have been the first African American elected to public office. He was elected clerk of Brownhelm. 1865 - The first ambulance service was established in Cincinnati in 1865. 186...
Some African countries, which still have high murder rates, might find ways to move faster toward the levels of developed countries. The Better Angels of Our Nature explains some ideas that I think should be widely understood, like the idea that the basis for morality—and the continued ...
When asked to name a Black American inventor, many people might think of George Washington Carver and peanut butter. But this is actually a myth. There are hundreds of other unsung Black inventors who have shaped the world with their innovations.
Raised by her misanthrope of a naturalist father to feel more kinship with the animals of the African jungle than with other humans, young Judy champions wildlife and the wilderness along the Yazoo River. She only fully trusts Pistol Roberts, an American ranger. Her general distrust of humanity...
Indigenous Firsts: A History of Native American Achievement and Events Also by Jessie Carney Smith, Ph.D... Black Heroes Freedom Facts and Firsts: 400 Years of the African American Civil Rights Experience The Handy African American History Answer Book Originals! Black Women Breaking BarriersWhat...
Geneva 43, Young Women’s Prep 38 The Panthers grabbed their second win this week after taking down the Lady Griffins on the road. Geneva (10-6) will face Red Creek on Monday, February 5th. The two teams met earlier this year where the Panthers pulled out a six-point win at home. ...
As Trump said when he signed this legislation, it “enables the National Science Foundation to support women inventors – which there are many – researchers, and scientists in bringing their discoveries to the business world.” Legislation related to funding or government operations January 19, ...