Dressmaker Sarah Boone made her name by inventing an improved ironing board that made it easier to press sleeves without introducing unwanted creases. She acquired the patent rights on this day in 1892. In her patent application, she wrote, as quoted by biography.com, that the purpose of her invention was “to produce a cheap, simple,Continue reading “This African American woman obtained patent for an improved ironing board on this day in 1892”
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Joe Louis: The best heavyweight boxer of all time who was loved by all races
Before Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. became Muhammad Ali, the United States held in high esteem the heavyweight boxer Joe Louis who was a household name and a hero to all races despite being black. Born Joseph Louis Barrow in 1914, Joe Louis reigned as the world heavyweight champion from 1937 to 1949 and was victorious inContinue reading “Joe Louis: The best heavyweight boxer of all time who was loved by all races”
Meet Shonda Rhimes, a black trailblazer in television
In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Shonda Rhimes, one of America’s biggest television producers. 48-year-old Shonda Rhimes is a television producer, screenwriter, and author who created the long-running television medical drama Grey’s Anatomy on ABC and became its head writer and executive producer. Shonda Rhimes is also the executive producer of Grey’s Anatomy spin-off PrivateContinue reading “Meet Shonda Rhimes, a black trailblazer in television”
Meet Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, a black trailblazer in medicine
In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, the surgeon who operated on an unborn baby and restored it into the mother’s womb. Dr Oluyinka Olutoye is a Nigerian surgeon in Houston, Texas and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center andContinue reading “Meet Dr Oluyinka Olutoye, a black trailblazer in medicine”
Meet Masai Ujiri, first African NBA executive
In commemoration of Black History Month, we shine a light on Masai Ujiri, the president of the Toronto Raptors and the first African National Basketball Association (NBA) executive. 47-year-old Masai Ujiri was born in northern Nigeria and grew up playing soccer until he grew an interest in basketball at the age of 13. After someContinue reading “Meet Masai Ujiri, first African NBA executive”
Ismail Akwei 