Black History month originated February 1926 in honor of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas whom were both born in the month, as a recognition of community achievements made by African American people. Today we continue the tradition of celebrating those contributions past and present, made by African Americans to the United States and abroad. From life-changing inventions to socially redefining speeches, Black History month is a celebration of accoplishment, progress and culture.
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Jazz, an African–American musical form born out of the Blues, Ragtime, and marching bands originated in Louisiana during the turn of the 19th century.
Otis Boykin (1920 -1982) invented electronic control devices for guided missiles, IBM computers, and the control unit for a pacemaker.
Dr. Charles Drew (1904 - 1950) discovered techniques to store blood and developed blood banks.
Wally Amos “Famous Amos” (1936 – ) creator of the Famous Amos chocolate chip cookies.
Bessie Coleman (1893-1926) was the first licensed African-American pilot in the world.
Alexa Canady became the first female African-American neurosurgeon in the United States
Charles Henry Turner (1867 - 1923), a zoologist and educator, was the first person to discover that insects can hear.
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