Engineering Innovation, Educational Equity, and Empowerment Through Technology
Dr. Johnetta MacCalla is a pioneering engineer, entrepreneur, and educator whose career spans over three decades in technology leadership and innovation.
Elise Johnson McDougald made history by becoming the first African-American woman principal in New York City public schools following the city's consolidation in 1898.
Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, a viral immunologist, joined Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as an Assistant Professor of Immunology and Infectious Diseases
The Inventor of the Wooden Golf Tee and Pioneer of Black Excellence in Medicine
Dr. George Franklin Grant achieved a remarkable feat that would cement his place in history—not only as a dentist and professor but also as an inventor.
Ashanti Johnson achieved a remarkable milestone by becoming the first African American to earn a doctoral degree in oceanography from Texas A&M University.
Trailblazing Businesswoman and First African American Woman to Charter a Bank
In 1903, she founded the St. Luke Penny Savings Bank, paving the way for African American financial independence and serving as a vital resource for the African American community.
First African American Woman to Earn a Ph.D. in Zoology
Roger Arliner Young was a pioneering American zoologist, marine biologist, and educator born with a relentless passion for biology and a determination to break barriers for African American women in the sciences.
Charles Henry Turner, an American zoologist, entomologist, and educator, is best known for his groundbreaking research on the behavior of insects, particularly ants and bees.
Innovative Agricultualist and Advocate for Sustainable Farming
At a time when small-scale farmers struggled to compete against industrial operations, Whatley’s regenerative farming system emerged as a lifeline, emphasizing self-sufficiency, customer engagement, and environmental stewardship.
Breaking Barriers in Computer Science and Advancing Diversity in Tech
Ellis became the first African American to earn a Ph.D. in computer science in 1969, an achievement that broke racial barriers and paved the way for greater diversity in the tech industry.
Inspired by the TV show The Bionic Woman from a young age, Howard pursued a career in robotics that led her to pivotal roles at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory.
As the first Black woman to hold a full professorship at a U.S. college, Yates made history by becoming head of the Department of Natural Sciences at Lincoln University in Missouri.
Born in Harlem, New York, in 1906, Roi Ottley was a trailblazing African American journalist and writer who reshaped the landscape of media during his time.
In 1847, Missouri banned education for black people. John Berry Meachum equipped a steamboat with a library, desks, and chairs and opened a 'Floating Freedom School.'
John Chavis, an early 19th-century minister and teacher, was the first African American to graduate from a college or university in the United States.
Imoudu founded the STEM Skool organization as a means for youth to receive education in a small group setting, with an emphasis on STEM topics. STEM Skool has multiple sub-groups and locations
Bryant founded Black Girls Code to increase the representation of young black girls in technology and give them a safe, encouraging space to pursue their passion.
