With Black History month coming to an end, now is a great time to reflect on how black women have contributed historically to the field of STEM. STEM refers to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. It is used to refer to these terms and fields as a whole. While Black women have contributed significantly to…
As BHM draws to a close, I want to explore some ways we can continue to advocate for Black History and racial equality after February. In the words of Tom Joyner, a retired radio host, “Black History [is] 365 days a year”— meaning Black history isn’t a superficial topic meant for one out of twelve…
As Black History Month slowly comes to a close, it serves as an almost fitting end to the month dedicated to celebrating the achievements of African Americans to write a piece on famous Black writers who influenced decades of literature for future generations. From Nobel Prize winners to double NAACP prize winners, each writer has…
Science has always been a fascinating topic to the human mind. Therefore, I believe it is important to recognize some amazing scientific contributions made by Black women this February. Many of these scientific contributions have been quite influential to society and have allowed mainstream projects, such as NASA missions, to be possible. All of these…
Martin Luther King Jr was an influential person in Black history. He led the movement to end segregation and counter prejudice in the United States through the means of peaceful protest, and his speeches have left a lasting impact on many people. His “I have a dream” speech is his most famous speech. It called…
Music is your own experience, your own thoughts, your wisdom. – Charlie Parker, legendary jazz saxophonist Introduction If you listen to music, you would have definitely encountered jazz sometime in your life, whether it be in the form of rock, R&B, hip-hop, or pop music. Perhaps you were even in the Jazz Band at school.…
Phillis Wheatley was born circa 1753 in the Gambia, named by the slave-owners which bought her for the ship which forcibly took her to the Americas in 1761. She was a remarkable young girl; the family which had bought her educated her after recognizing her potential and within sixteen months of her arrival she was…
My skin is metal bronze. it is made from ashes and fire and the breath of the Earth. it Iron forged rigid and sweet People say it is the color of Filth. They call me “colored”, as if to say I am discolored. But I am the face of my ancestors, I carry their nose…
Lets talk about the super soaker; the 2011 toy of the year and member of the Toy Hall of Fame. The Creation Lonnie Johnson grew up as the epitome of those insanely skilled kids you see innovating from childhood. He later became an Airforce and NASA engineer. While working on a water-based refrigerator system for…
February is Black History Month! This is such an amazing time to educate ourselves and to learn more. Some of my fellow bloggers have already written about the pioneers of the music industry and dance styles that have their roots in Black culture, but today I want to highlight some amazing wall art from black…
Who is Gladys West? Gladys West is a Black American mathematician. She is well known for her contributions to the mathematical modelling of the shape of the Earth. Also, she worked on developing satellite geodesy models that helped the development of the Global Positioning System (GPS). Early life: She was born in 1930 in Virginia…
February marks Black History Month. This month is a time to educate ourselves and learn more about the history of Black individuals in order to move forward as a society. However, more than that, it is about celebrating the accomplishments of Black individuals throughout the world’s history. Going off of that theme, I wanted to…
The segregation of individuals has been practiced for decades. It is an act that one certainly should not be proud of and did not stop witnesses of the event from standing up. The domination that the black community faced was horrendous and is something that should not repeat in history. Although the fight for the…
History has definitely seen the impact Black Musicians have had on the creation of art and music. February is Black History Month, making this a great time to celebrate history’s most influential black musicians. Here are 3 of the most influential black artists: Ella Fitzgerald (1917-1996) Ella Fitzgerald, the “First Lady of Song,” is…
Black History Month is about not only reflecting on the past, but also about celebrating the achievements of black visionaries and role models. This Black History Month, why not check out some amazing works by queer black authors? These storytellers and artists explore the intersection of sexuality, race and gender through prose, poetry and fiction.…