Black History Month
Celebrating Black Excellence
During the month of February, we will be reflecting on Black Excellence. Everyday we will be highlighting one of the millions of Black Americans who have contributed to US society, culture, governance, and wonder. We invite you visit this post each day to learn and discover more. Be sure to click on the “Learn More” Button next to each image and take just a few minutes a day to learn more about each person we are highlighting.
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Past – Present – Future
Katherine Johnson
NASA Mathematician
Katherine G Johnson Computational Research Facility
February 14
Maxine Waters
Government
US House of Representatives
February 6
Billie Holiday
Singer / activist
Several Music Halls of Fame
February 4
Gen Colin Powell
Us military / army
US Secretary of State
February 3
Dr Beth A Brown
Astrophysicist
Fellow NASA
February 2
Amanda Gorman
Poet
US Youth Poet Laureate
February 1