Lin Dorman became the first Black chemist hired at Dow on Nov. 1, 1960. He is being remembered as an award-winning chemist ...

US astronaut, doctor and engineer Mae Jemison became the first Black woman to go into space in 1992. She was one of seven ...

Artist Tavares Strachan's first L.A. show blends his research into climatology, ocean science, aeronautics, chemistry, ...

At 64, Bill Tate still moves like an athlete — light, fast, alert. He no longer runs track, but as the new president of ...

Shashi Tharoor’s remark on Hindu lobbying abroad has reignited debate on why Indian-Americans cannot match Jewish influence ...

Five Black innovators — filmmaker Garrett Bradley, archaeologist Kristina Douglass, social justice artist Tonika Lewis ...

Discover the significant world events, notable birthdays, and notable deaths that occurred on October 10. Check what happened ...

For many years, school curricula have limited their scope to the same historical Black figures throughout history.

This year's theme is "Empowering Leaders, Celebrating Legends." Seyoum Mengesha, Jeff Cannady, and Melissa Blue Muhammad were the honorees. The president and CEO of the African American Chamber of ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - The Chatham County Sheriff’s Office made history last week by welcoming its first African American Chief Deputy - the first in its 293 year history. Tuesday was the official ...

The 26th U.S. president is both lauded as a conservationist and condemned as a big-game hunter. A new book recounts the ...