Women’s History Month with GPS
As we move into the month of March, GPS will continue to highlight Black Excellence with a focus on the contributions of Black women to our history and contemporary society in honor of Women’s History Month.
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Janet Emerson Bashen | Women’s History Month with GPS
Today, we highlight Janet Emerson Bashen, founder and CEO of the Bashen Corporation, a private consulting group that investigates Equal Employment Opportunity complaints under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act… Read More →
Roxane Wallace
Roxane Wallace is active in the arts as a performer, dance instructor, and choreographer. Originally from California, she holds a BA in Philosophy from the University of California at Berkeley. Constantly engaged in her field, she has worked with numerous choreographers and directors of both regional and international acclaim and earned the “Best Dancer” title in the…
Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson | Women’s History Month with GPS
Today, we highlight physicist, researcher, and University president, Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson. Our musical inspiration is a call to supporting each other, “I’ll Be There” as made popular by the… Read More →
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 →
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 →