Ranked #1
Hampton University
Hampton University
One Of the oldest HBCU’s still in existence, Continuing to educate black men and woman--- Send in a voice message: https... Read more
5 Jun 2018
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10mins
Ranked #2
Elijah McCoy- inventor and engineer who held 57 patents related to lubricating steam engines
Elijah McCoy- inventor and engineer who held 57 patents related to lubricating steam engines
Elijah McCoy was an inventor and engineer who held 57 patents. Most of which was related to the lubrication of steam eng... Read more
9 May 2019
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10mins
Ranked #3
Angela Benton/Tristan Walker- two entrepreneurs and innovators. Doing big in tech and hair care.
Angela Benton/Tristan Walker- two entrepreneurs and innovators. Doing big in tech and hair care.
Angela Benton and Tristan Walker are two people who have accomplished much in their fields. Angela has brought attention... Read more
18 Feb 2020
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21mins
Ranked #4
Keith Black
Keith Black
Keith Black is a ground breaking NeuroSurgeon who continues to make new discoveries in the field. --- Send in a voice me... Read more
28 Mar 2018
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4mins
Ranked #5
Freedman’s Hospital
Freedman’s Hospital
The first hospital to provide treatment for former slaves in the 1800’s, post Civil War.--- Send in a voice message: htt... Read more
27 Mar 2018
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4mins
Ranked #6
Zipporah Potter Atkins-first Afro American to own land in colonial Boston, Mass before US was formed
Zipporah Potter Atkins-first Afro American to own land in colonial Boston, Mass before US was formed
Zipporah Potter Atkins was the child of slaves. Born free, she was the first to own land in colonial Boston Massachusett... Read more
16 Dec 2018
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4mins
Ranked #7
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa- the Puerto Rican of African descent to obtain a medical degree in the US
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa- the Puerto Rican of African descent to obtain a medical degree in the US
Dr Jose Celso Barbosa was the first Puerto Rican of African descent who obtained a medical degree in the US. He was a po... Read more
26 Feb 2019
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7mins
Ranked #8
Vertner, George & William- Black men in a field where there aren’t many Black people- architecture
Vertner, George & William- Black men in a field where there aren’t many Black people- architecture
This episode talks about three black men who work in a field where there isn’t much representation of Black people, the ... Read more
3 Feb 2020
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20mins
Ranked #9
Dorothy Vaughan- Mathematician, Educator, brilliant mind of science and real life superwoman
Dorothy Vaughan- Mathematician, Educator, brilliant mind of science and real life superwoman
Dorothy Vaughan was a brilliant Mathematician who worked at NACA and NASA for 28 years and contributed majorly to space ... Read more
13 Mar 2020
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16mins
Ranked #10
Sinah Estelle Kelley- was a chemist who worked on mass production of penicillin and nuclear science.
Sinah Estelle Kelley- was a chemist who worked on mass production of penicillin and nuclear science.
Sinah Estelle Kelley worked on the team that mass produced penicillin. An antibiotic that is still used by hospitals tod... Read more
13 Dec 2018
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4mins
Ranked #11
Aliko Dangote- the richest man of African descent
Aliko Dangote- the richest man of African descent
He is the richest man of African descent with a net worth of over $14 billion. His company has interest in sugar, cement... Read more
8 Sep 2018
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5mins
Ranked #12
Percy Lavon Julian Part 1
Percy Lavon Julian Part 1
A pioneer in for his breakthroughs in chemical synthesis of medicinal drugs from plants --- Send in a voice message: htt... Read more
5 Sep 2018
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9mins
Ranked #13
David Steward is a Billionaire businessman who runs one of the largest African American companies.
David Steward is a Billionaire businessman who runs one of the largest African American companies.
David Steward is one of 5 African American billionaires and founded and runs one of the largest owned African American c... Read more
10 Jun 2019
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10mins
Ranked #14
Lonnie Johnson- the man who created the Super Soaker
Lonnie Johnson- the man who created the Super Soaker
Lonnie Johnson is an inventor who holds over 80 patents, including the Super Soaker--- Send in a voice message: https://... Read more
24 Apr 2018
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7mins
Ranked #15
Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth
Manassas Industrial School for Colored Youth
It was a school for African American youth of both sexes. Founded by ex slave Jennie Dean, the school taught students vo... Read more
26 Mar 2018
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4mins
Ranked #16
Mary Mahoney, Adah Thoms and Martha Franklin- three women who achieved equality for Black nurses
Mary Mahoney, Adah Thoms and Martha Franklin- three women who achieved equality for Black nurses
These three women are phenomenal women who made huge strides for equality, equal pay and education for African American ... Read more
24 Mar 2020
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32mins
Ranked #17
Ursula Burns- Engineer, businesswoman, President and CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Ursula Burns- Engineer, businesswoman, President and CEO of a Fortune 500 company
Ursula Burns is a Engineer and successful businesswoman who was the President and CEO of Fortune 500 companies and gives... Read more
5 Jul 2019
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9mins
Ranked #18
St Clair Jules- Dear Khloe Interview
St Clair Jules- Dear Khloe Interview
This episode of EveryDay Black History we had the pleasure of interviewing St Clair who wrote a book about the beauty of... Read more
22 Dec 2019
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18mins
Ranked #19
Dr Shirley Jackson- physicist and The first African American woman to get a PH.D from M.I.T
Dr Shirley Jackson- physicist and The first African American woman to get a PH.D from M.I.T
Dr Shirley Jackson is an African American physicist and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute President. She is the first Afr... Read more
28 Jan 2019
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13mins
Ranked #20
Dr Samuel Kountz- an African American surgeon and inventor who specialized in kidney transplants
Dr Samuel Kountz- an African American surgeon and inventor who specialized in kidney transplants
Dr Samuel Kountz was an African American kidney transplant surgeon and inventor who performed over 500 kidney transplant... Read more
5 Feb 2019
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11mins