Month February 2016

Dovey Johnson Roundtree: A True Drum Major For Justice

The name Dovey Johnson Roundtree may be unknown to many. However the impact of her life has been profound. Roundtree’s career as a civil rights activist, minster and criminal attorney is legendary. Click the link to learn more about this phenomenal woman.

Roy L. Clay: The Godfather of Silicon Valley

Black History: Special Delivery!!     Known as the “Godfather of Silicon Valley”, Roy Clay, Sr. (1929 -) was born in Kinloch, Missouri. He graduated from St. Louis University, majoring in mathematics. One of the first jobs he sought after… Continue Reading →

Roy L. Clay: The Godfather of Silicon Valley

Today, computer users are accustomed to technology that is small, light, and fast. However, the first computers were very large and filled up entire rooms. Roy Clay, Sr., lead a team at Hewlett Packard (HP) that played an integral part in transforming the computer industry. Click the link to learn more.

Lift Every Voice and Sing: The Black National Anthem

Originally written as a poem in 1900, “Lift Every Voice And Sing” has become known as, “The Black National Anthem”. Click the link to learn more.

Dr. Harold Freeman: Fighting Cancer Related Healthcare Disparities

Dr. Harold Freeman is leading the way in reducing and eliminating cancer and other health care disparities associated with race and socio-economic status. Click the link to learn about his pioneering work.

Freedom’s Journal: The 1st African American Owned & Operated Newspaper

Freedom’s Journal was the first African American owned and operated news publication, in the U.S. Click the link to learn more.

The African American Negro Academy

Founded in 1897, the African American Negro Academy (ANA) was a society of black intellectuals committed to African American education, arts, and science as part of the ongoing struggle for equality and empowerment. Click the link to learn more.

Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr.: Performed The 1st Implantation of An Automatic Heart Defibrillator

Dr. Levi Watkins, Jr., made history in 1980 when, he performed the first implantation of an automatic heart defibrillator on a 57 year old, California woman. Click the link to learn more.

Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins: Founder of Jenkins Orphanage & Jenkins Orphanage Band

Jenkins Orphanage was started by a former slave, Rev. Daniel J. Jenkins in 1891 when Jenkins found for 4 black boys living in an abandoned railroad car. He brought them home to live with his family and began to take in other children as well. After 125+ years, the organization is still serving children today. Click the link to learn more.

106 Year Old Virginia McLaurin Visits President Obama At The White House

At 106 years old, Virginia McLaurin gets to meet the black president she thought she would never live to see. Click the link to view the White House video.

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