Sarah E. Goode: The First Black Woman to Receive a U.S. Patent
In 1885, Sarah E. Goode became the first Black woman to receive a U.S. patent for her invention, a folding cabinet bed designed to maximize space. Her innovation reflected both ingenuity and the realities of urban life in post-Reconstruction America.
Alice Ball: The Unsung Hero Who Changed Medicine
Alice Ball developed the first effective treatment for leprosy in the early 20th century, transforming medical care for patients worldwide. For years, her breakthrough was credited to others before her legacy was restored.
12 Facts about George Crum
George Crum, a Black and Native American chef, popularized the potato chip in the 1850s. But was he truly the inventor?
Key Facts About Civil Rights Activist and Leader Ella Baker
Ella Baker was one of the most influential yet often overlooked leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Known for her belief in grassroots organizing and collective leadership, she helped shape major civil rights organizations and empowered a generation of young activists.