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Lonnie Johnson (1949- ), an African American engineer, invented the Super Soaker, a 1990s global hit. He worked for the U.S. Air Force and NASA, aiding the Galileo and Cassini missions. Holding 120+ patents, his innovations span clean energy and battery technology. #BlackHistory #USHistory

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Elbert Frank Cox (1895-1969) was the first Black man in the world to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics. His research in differential equations and celestial mechanics made significant contributions to the field. He chaired the Howard U Math Dept from 1957 to 1965. #BlackHistory #STEM

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Robert Seldon Duncanson (1821-1872), a pioneering African American landscape painter, was the first Black artist to achieve international recognition. His work, often featuring scenes of the American West, merged European techniques with his unique vision. #BlackHistory

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Marc Hannah (1956- ), a Black Electrical Eng, co-founded Silicon Graphics, a pioneering company in 3D computer graphics. He's known for developing 3D chips and creating graphics programs like Personal IRIS, Indigo, Indigo2, and Indy, revolutionizing visual effects in film and design. #BlackHistory

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📢 App Version 1.98 is rolling out now, including: (1/5) • a new option for who can reply to your posts • search posts by a user • lots of little improvements to make the app feel better!

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Jesse Russell (1948- ), a Black telecom engineer, revolutionized wireless communication. His inventions, including digital cellular and microcell technology, paved the way for modern cell phones. Russell's work significantly advanced mobile technology and its accessibility. #BlackHistory #STEM

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A Delta flight carrying ~80 passengers from Minnesota appears to have crash landed at Toronto Pearson Airport. No casualties reported as of this time. Numerous photos and videos have been released showing passengers safely exiting the plane, which flipped upside down. At least 8 people injured.

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3d printed wearables. #defcon33 #hack3rrunway

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Gladys Mae West (1930-now), a Black mathematician, made pivotal contributions to GPS technology through her precise satellite geodesy calculations. Her once-overlooked work is now foundational to GPS. She was inducted into the AF Space and Missile Pioneers Hall of Fame in 2018. #BlackHistory

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Henrietta Lacks (1920-1951), a Black woman, unknowingly contributed to medical science through her immortal cell line, HeLa. Taken without her consent, these cells revolutionized research, leading to breakthroughs in vaccines, cancer treatment, and more. #BlackHistory #USHistory

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Montel Williams (1956-now) is a distinguished former Naval officer, notable as the first Black man accepted into the U.S. Naval Academy's officer program. Beyond his military career, he's known for his talk show and advocacy for multiple sclerosis awareness and veterans' rights. #BlackHistory

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A German researcher captured the contents of the White House’s “DEI.gov” during a brief period when it was not password protected. 🔗 www.404media.co/dei-waste-go...

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"40 acres and a mule" refers to a post-Civil War promise made by Union General William T. Sherman in Special Field Order No. 15. It allocated 40 acres of confiscated Confederate land and loaned mules to freed Black families. It was rescinded by President Andrew Johnson Shortly after. 1/2 #history

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Started a pack for some of the activities at #defcon go.bsky.app/2kaGDaU

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Valentine date night making charcuterie. #datenight #valentine

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Gerald "Gerry" Lawson (1940-2022) was an African American engineer and video game pioneer. He's best known for leading the team that developed the Fairchild Channel F, the first video game console to use interchangeable ROM cartridges, revolutionizing the gaming industry. #BlackHistory #USHistory

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Starting to gear up for @defcon.bsky.social #defcon33.

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Kendrick Lamar (1987-now) is a critically acclaimed rapper and songwriter known for his thought-provoking lyrics and innovative music. His album "DAMN." earned him the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for Music, a historic first for a non-classical or jazz artist. #historyimthemaking #BlackHistory

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Mildred Loving (1939-2008) was a Black woman whose marriage to a white man, Richard Loving, challenged Virginia's anti-miscegenation laws. Their Supreme Court case, Loving v. VA (1967), declared such laws unconstitutional, striking down a major pillar of racial segregation in the US. #BlackHistory

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Advice from an older farmer to supporters of a particular side. "You don't have to admit you were wrong. Just admit you were lied to."

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George Carruthers (1939-2020), an African American space physicist & engineer, invented the UV camera/spectrograph used by Apollo 16 to capture the 1st images of Earth from the Moon. His work revolutionized space science and earned him a place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame. #BlackHistory

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In engineering and testing, we learn most from our mistakes and our of those lessons come incredible innovations. Even heard that Google has a program/project where they reward that. By erasing the mistakes that as if they never happened, we are bound to repeat them. #insanity #learnfrommistakes

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The CROWN Act (Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair) is a law that prohibits discrimination based on hair texture or hairstyles commonly associated with a particular race or ethnicity. #BlackHistory #USHistory

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Passing shaped Black history in the U.S., rooted in slavery and racial discrimination. Anita Florence Hemmings (1872–1960) was the first African American woman to graduate from Vassar College—she did so by passing as white. Her story highlights the complex realities of race. #BlackHistory

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Here's the second pack! Thank you all for the follows and support. Please continue to show up for us. We will not be silenced or discarded. Black art matters, and it's here to stay! #BHM #blacksky #blackart #drawingwhileblack

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