Valerie Thomas was a African American scientist and inventor who made significant contributions to the field of technology. Born in 1943 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Thomas was the youngest of seven children. She showed an early interest in science and technology, …
Marques Brownlee, also known as MKBHD, is a pioneering technology influencer and content creator who has made a significant impact in the field of technology and the broader entertainment industry. Born in 1993 in Maplewood, New Jersey, Brownlee has been …
This essay chronicles the life and career of Roy Clay Sr., a pioneering figure in computer science born in 1929 in Kansas City, Missouri. Overcoming the challenges of segregation, Clay pursued an education in electrical engineering at UC …
Mae Jemison is a astronaut and physician who made history as the first African American woman to travel to space. Born in 1956 in Decatur, Alabama, Jemison was always interested in science and technology. She excelled in math and science …
Dorothy Vaughn was a pioneering African American mathematician and computer programmer who made significant contributions to the field of computer science and the early space program. Born in 1910 in Kansas City, Missouri, Vaughn was the eldest of nine children. …