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Jerry Lawson: The man who Pioneered the Video Game Cartridge.

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(December 1, 1940- April 9, 2011) Photo credits: The Estate of Jerry Lawson (Jerry Lawson) Before Xbox, PlayStation, or even Atari, you had to buy a...

Self-made Millionaire at the age of 15

Wally Amos was the first black talent agent and entrepreneur who founded Famous Amos cookies.

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Dr. Percy Lavon Julian, the Chemist Who Defied Boundaries and Changed Medicine

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Introduction Black History Month is a time to celebrate the contributions of African Americans who have shaped our world. While figures like Martin Luther King...

Celebrating Black History: The Legacy of James Edward Maceo West and His Revolutionary Electret Microphone

Marie Van Brittan Brown: The Trailblazing Inventor Behind the First Home Security System

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Phillis Wheatley: 25 fascinating facts

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Phillis Wheatley, a name that should be etched in the annals of American history, remains largely unknown to many. Yet, her story is one...

Ruth Carter – The First Black Woman to Win Two Oscars for Costume Design

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In the world of costume design, Ruth Carter is a trailblazer. She has impacted the film industry as the first black woman to win...

Gertrude Jeannette-First Woman Cabdriver Who Turned Broadway Actor

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Gertrude Hadley Jeannette became the first woman in New York City licensed to drive a motorcycle. She was the first woman licensed to drive a cab. She became...

Oscar Micheaux: The First Black Filmmaker-20 Unknown Facts

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Oscar Micheaux Devereaux (January 2, 1884 – March 25, 1951) is considered the first African-American to direct a feature film and a major producer...

Willa Brown: The First Black American Woman to Earn Both a Pilot’s License and a Commercial License

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Introduction Years after relocating to Chicago, I learned about Bessie Coleman, the first black woman to obtain a pilot's license in the United States in...
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The Black Woman who invented Rock n’ Roll Sister Rosetta Tharpe

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Podcast Notes Sister Rosetta Tharpe is the topic of this podcast today. Hey everybody, welcome to Tellers of the Untold I'm Vanessa, your host. And...
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