Valerie Thomas: The Hidden Genius Behind 3D Imaging
A fast breakdown of how Valerie Thomas created a NASA invention that reshaped 3D imaging and still influences modern technology today. This video shines light on a powerful piece of overlooked innovation and the brilliant mind behind it.
C.R. Patterson & Sons: The Forgotten Auto Pioneer
A quick look at C.R. Patterson & Sons, the first Black-owned car company in U.S. history, and the powerful legacy they left behind. This video highlights an overlooked chapter of innovation, entrepreneurship, and Black excellence in early American industr
Before Black Banks Existed — We Built Our Own Financial System
Black Americans didn’t wait for access to banks — they engineered their own financial cooperation systems. From mutual aid groups to church-based savings networks, this video explores how early Black communities organized money before formal Black-owned b
These Malcolm X Words Still Make People Uncomfortable Today
Malcolm X speaks on his philosophy and worldview in his own powerful words. His message still challenges minds and sparks conversation decades later. Take a moment and really listen. Background music by: Damany "The Real Deal " Norwood damanyimusic.bio
Jesse Eugene Russell
Jesse Russell was a Black American engineer whose work helped shape modern cell phone and wireless communication technology. His innovations contributed to how mobile phones transmit voice and data over cellular networks, laying groundwork for the devices
What s The Truth About The Slave Trade?
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Sgt. Alwyn Cashe
He went back when others couldn’t.Staff Sergeant Alwyn Cashe, a Black American U.S. Army soldier, saved lives in Iraq after a roadside bomb attack. He refused to stop helping others despite severe injuries. In 2021, his heroism was finally recognized with
Foundational Black Americans were Targeted Through Redlining
In 1910, the Baltimore City Council passed a city ordinance that legally enforced racial segregation in residential neighborhoods. The law restricted where Black and White residents were allowed to live, shaping housing patterns that would influence Ameri
Baltimore’s 1910 Law That Forced Black and White Residents Apart
In 1910, the Baltimore City Council passed a city ordinance that legally enforced racial segregation in residential neighborhoods. The law restricted where Black and White residents were allowed to live, shaping housing patterns that would influence Ameri
Cathay Williams
Cathay Williams was the only documented woman to serve as a Buffalo Soldier in the United States Army. Born into slavery, she disguised herself as a man under the name William Cathay and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1866. Williams served for nearly two y