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African-American HistoryMaisah B. Robinson, Ph.D.latest articles
African-American History
Apr 7, 2001 THE 1ST COLLEGES TO EDUCATE AFRICAN AMERICANS Lists of the first colleges to provide educational opportunities for African Americans.
Mar 25, 2001 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.
Mar 19, 2001 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.
Mar 13, 2001 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.
Mar 4, 2001 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.
Feb 26, 2001 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.
Feb 19, 2001 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.
Feb 11, 2001 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.
Feb 5, 2001 BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Quotable Quotes In commemoration of Black History Month, some quotes about history from prominent African Americans are presented.
Jan 27, 2001 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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