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The Floating Freedom School​

 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.'​

The Floating Freedom School​

The Inaugural Student

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.​

The Inaugural Student

Founder of STEM Skool, Inc.​

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

Founder of STEM Skool, Inc.​

Founder of Black Girls Code

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.​

Founder of Black Girls Code

HBCU TO NASA

Dr. Thomas credits her creative mind to her parents, who provided "an inquiry-based hands-on learning environment, in the home and community" of their historic, all-Black Cherry Hill community in Baltimore.

HBCU TO NASA

Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House

A highly skilled seamstress, Keckley bought freedom for her and her son and went on to build a profitable business, which led to her close relationship with First-Lady Mary Lincoln, co-founding of the Contraband Relief Association, directing the Department of Sewing and Domestic Science Arts at Wilberforce University, and organizing a dress reform exhibit for the University at the Chicago World's Fair. 

Thirty Years a Slave, and Four Years in the White House

Politician and Inventor​

Elected to Congress on March 4, 1893, Congressman Murray focused on protecting the Black vote as well as serving on committees for education and treasury expenditures

Politician and Inventor​

Safer Elevators And Building Resources For The Community

After success as a barbershop owner and becoming the first Black member of the Duluth Chamber of Commerce, Miles opened a three-story brownstone where he witnessed the risks of elevator operation.

Safer Elevators And Building Resources For The Community

Author, Inventor, and Philanthropist

In addition to being an author and teacher, Mossell invented a camping table and portable kitchen that she did not patent in her own name.

Author, Inventor, and Philanthropist

Patent Office examiner and Researcher

Henry E. Baker devoted most of his life to researching and publicizing Black inventions. 

Patent Office examiner and Researcher

Invention to Ease Tight Living Spaces​

Goode invented the cabinet bed, which consisted of a single bed folded into a writing desk. These benefited Chicago apartment dwellers with limited space.

Invention to Ease Tight Living Spaces​

Blacksmiths branding America with Sankofa​

Europeans had witnessed the African blacksmiths’ art from west and west-central Africa, with pieces from as far back as the early fifteenth century.

Blacksmiths branding America with Sankofa​

First Black Public School

The Abiel Smith School, originally founded in 1798 by African American parents in the Boston,  Massachusetts community, was an institution for free African American students.

First Black Public School

Promoting Black STEM Talent

Its aim was to exhibit the work of black mechanics, artisans, and inventors, thus bringing them to the attention of clients, but also to exhibit proofs of black talent.

Promoting Black STEM Talent

A STEM-minded Entrepreneurial Spirit​

Scottron received his first patent for his adjustable mirrors in 1868. He went on to represent his community in the 1865 National Colored Convention and formed with Cuban Anti-Slavery Society with Rev. Henry Highland Garnet in 1872.

A STEM-minded Entrepreneurial Spirit​

Publicizing Black Innovation​

Offered resolutions to "commend these colored American Inventors and their inventions to the favorable attention of every lover of science and well-wisher of Humanity."

Publicizing Black Innovation​

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