Norbert Rillieux: The First Chemical Engineer
Widely recognized as one of the first chemical engineers, Norbert Rillieux revolutionized how sugar was produced, changing the industry forever.…
Ida B. Wells: An Activist Before Her Time
Black feminist, Ida B Wells was born into slavery in 1862. When the Emancipation Proclamation freed her family, she became…
Sophia’s Corner Black History Month Special: James Baldwin
The second person to be discussed during this Black History Month special is essayist, playwright and novelist, James Baldwin. He…
Shirley Chisholm: A Pioneer in Politics
In an era where African-American women faced enormous discrimination, Shirley Chisholm pioneered politics and advocated for the rights of minorities.…
Marsha P. Johnson: An Overlooked Gem in Black History
The life expectancy of a transgender woman of color is 31 years. Despite this frightening statistic Marsha P. Johnson devoted…