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African-American HistoryMaisah B. Robinson, Ph.D.Latest ArticlesTHE 1ST COLLEGES TO EDUCATE AFRICAN AMERICANS Lists of the first colleges to provide educational opportunities for African Americans. MAJOR ROBERT LAWRENCE: 1st African American Astronaut Designee Profile of Major Robert H. Lawrence, who became the first African American astronaut designee in 1967. Although he never went on a space mission, he was an excellent pilot and pioneer in the space program. Profile of Bishop Henry Tuner, political and social activist. He was a Bishop in the AME church, publisher of the Christian Recorder and Chaplain of African American troops during the Civil War. ALLEN ALLENSWORTH: Founder of California Town Profile of Allen Allensworth, who founded the town of Allensworth in California, between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The town was a thriving enterprise with a post office, railroad station and hotel. AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS-Part 2 List of some 19th century and early 20th century African American inventors. Many of their inventions are earlier versions of products in use today. 19th Century African American Inventors-Part 1 A listing of 19th century African American inventors and innovations who developed products to make their work easier and safer. This is the first of two parts. BIDDY MASON: Entrepreneur, Humanitarian Profile of Bidd Mason, the first African American woman to own land in Los Angeles, and co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of the First African Methodist Episcopal Church. GWENDOLYN BROOKS: 1st African American to receive Pulitzer Prize A profile of Gwendolyn Brooks, who became the first African American to receive the Pulitzer Prize in 1950. BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Quotable Quotes In commemoration of Black History Month, some quotes about history from prominent African Americans are presented. CARTER G. WOODSON: Father of Black History Profile of historian Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month, celebrated each year in February to highlight and present the achievements of African Americans. |
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