Black History Month for 2026

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Alice H. Parker: Visionary black woman inventor who transformed home heating systems forever:​

To read the article: Alice H. Parker: Visionary Black Woman Inventor Who Transformed Home Heating Systems Forever

 

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Frederick McKinley Jones: Why we have frozen and perishable food in supermarkets today; the article:

These Famous Black Inventors Probably Changed Your Life. Here's What to Know About Their Creations.

 

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The 369th Infantry Regiment, The Harlem Hellfighters, spent more time in battle in World War 1 than any other regiment and were one of the most decorated, but they never got the recognition they deserved. The article:

Harlem Hellfighters | Members, Battles, & Summary | Britannica

 

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Nurse, educator, and Army leader Hazel Johnson-Brown overcame adversity to become the first Black female general and first Black chief of the United States Army Nurse Corps. The article:

National Museum of the United States Army

 

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Mary J. Wilson, the first black senior zookeeper at the Maryland Zoo; the article:

Meet Mary J. Wilson, The First Black Senior Zookeeper At The Maryland Zoo - Because of Them We Can