Elijah McCoy | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this final day of February, GPS continues to highlight Black excellence by introducing us to the work of Elijah McCoy, an inventor and engineer who has over 57 patents… Read More →
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George Edward Alcorn, Jr. | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this Saturday edition of Take 5, we highlight the extraordinary contributions George Edward Alcorn, Jr. has made to science and technology through his work with NASA and beyond. A… Read More →
Sarah Elisabeth Goode | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this episode we celebrate Sarah Elisabeth Goode, inventor of the “hide-away bed.” Our musical pairing is “Swing Low, Sweet Chariot,” traditional spiritual arranged by Harry T. Burleigh. Sarah Elisabeth… Read More →
Miriam E. Benjamin | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this episode we celebrate Miriam E. Benjamin, an American school teacher and inventor who invented the “Gong and Signal Chair” for hotels, adopted by the United States House of… Read More →
Alfred L. Cralle | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this episode we celebrate Alfred L. Cralle, an African American businessman and inventor who was best known for inventing the ice cream scoop in 1897. Our musical pairing is… Read More →
Alice H. Parker | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this episode we explore the contributions of inventor of central heating using natural gas, Alice H. Parker. Our musical pairing is “Heatwave” by Brian & Edward Holland, Lamont… Read More →
Dr. Patricia Bath | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this Monday episode we explore the contributions of Dr. Patricia Bath, Ophthalmologist, Inventor, Humanitarian, and educator, who invented the laser cataract surgery called the Lazerphaco Probe. Our musical pairing… Read More →
George Washington Carver | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this Sunday edition of Take 5, GPS continues our exploration of Black Excellence by highlighting the contributions of well-known figures. George Washington Carver is regarded is the most influential… Read More →
Marie Van Brittan Brown | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this twentieth day in our series honoring Black Excellence, GPS introduces us to the ground breaking invention of Marie Van Brittan Brown, who created something that many use each… Read More →
George Crum | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On today’s episode of 28 Days of Black Excellence we feature inventor and chef George Crum (originally George Speck), credited with inventing the potato chip. Our musical pairing is “I… Read More →
Harriet Powers | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On today’s episode of 28 Days of Black Excellence we feature American folk artist and quilter, Harriet Powers, who weaved stories into her art to pass stories to future generations. Our… Read More →
Katherine Johnson | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On today’s episode of 28 Days of Black Excellence we feature famous mathematician Katherine Johnson, whose mathematical calculations helped send Apollo 11 to the moon. Our musical pairing is… Read More →
Dr. Percy Lavon Julian | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On today’s episode of 28 Days of Black Excellence we feature Dr. Percy Lavon Julian. Despite considerable persecution due to segregation and racism throughout his life, Percy Julian became… Read More →
Frederick McKinley Jones | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On today’s episode of 28 Days of Black Excellence we feature local Minnesotan, Frederick McKinley Jones, an inventor best known for the development of refrigeration equipment used to transport food and… Read More →
Dr. Charles Drew | 28 Days of Black Excellence
On this Valentine’s Day, GPS highlights the outstanding accomplishments of Dr. Charles Drew, who is responsible for the creation of what we’ve come to know as “blood banks.” We… Read More →