The first African American to teach at a predominantly white college, he was a pioneer in higher education and a principal at the Institute for Colored Youth.
An American agricultural scientist and inventor who promoted alternative crops to cotton and methods to prevent soil depletion. He was one of the most prominent black scientists of theearly 20th century.
An entrepreneur and philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records.
An inventor and patent draftsman. His inventions included an evaporative air conditioner, an improved process for manufacturing carbon filaments for electric light bulbs, and an improved toilet system for railroad cars.
A mathematician and sociologist, he was the first Black graduate student in mathematics and a dean at Howard University, advocating for higher education access.
A self-taught inventor and electrical engineer, he made m any contributions to trains, streetcars, and telephones. He was the first African American mechanical and electrical engineer after the Civil War.
Welcome to the inaugural issue of the CLTCC Workforce Solutions Newsletter! I am Lindsay Green, Vice Chancellor of Workforce and Grant Development, and I am thrilled to introduce this monthly publication. Our goal is to keep you informed about the …
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