For every day in February, I will be posting to celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by spotlighting Black Americans who have contributed to the fields of #STEM and #LibraryScience, in addition to shout outs to Black-owned businesses and #InfoSec groups.
Thread 🧵 begins here:
InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •#BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, #STEM edition:
"Dr. Marc Hannah co-founded Silicon Graphics, Inc. (SGI) with Jim Clark and five others, a company that went on to be well-known for its computer graphics technology." via The History Makers
thehistorymakers.org/biography…
Marc Hannah's Biography
The HistoryMakersInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •#BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, #STEM edition:
"Euphemia Lofton Haynes became the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics in 1943."
biography.com/scientists/euphe…
Euphemia Lofton Haynes
BiographyInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •#BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, #STEM edition:
"Annie Easley developed and implemented code used in researching energy-conversion systems, analyzing alternative power technology—including the battery technology that was used for early hybrid vehicles."
nasa.gov/history/annie-easley-…
Annie Easley, Computer Scientist - NASA
NASAInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 4th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, #LibraryScience edition:
"Here are 13 pioneering Black American librarians, but this is only a fraction of the Black #librarians who have left a lasting legacy in librarianship."
bookriot.com/pioneering-black-…
13 Pioneering Black American Librarians You Oughta Know
Katisha Smith (BOOK RIOT)InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 5th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"Considered one of the first black technologists, Frank Greene developed high-speed computer systems in the 1960s. He also founded the software companies Technology Development Corp. and ZeroOne Systems, Inc."
engineering.purdue.edu/Engr/Pe…
Frank S. Greene Jr.
College of Engineering - Purdue UniversityInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 6th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"Digital equity is computer scientist Joy Boulamwini’s passion. She founded her organization, Algorithmic Justice League, to reveal and remove digital racial bias from the Artificial Intelligence programs..."
cmd-it.org/2022-news/8-black-p…
8 Black Pioneers in Computing and Tech - CMD-IT
Chad Ross (CMD-IT)InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 7th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"Frederick McKinley Jones was a Black inventor and entrepreneur best known for his development of portable refrigeration equipment used to transport food, blood, and medicine during World War II."
biography.com/inventors/freder…
Frederick Jones
Biography.com Editors (Biography)InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 8th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"18 Black-Owned Coffee Brands & Roasters You Can Order From Online" ☕️
mindbodygreen.com/articles/bla…
18 Black-Owned Coffee Brands & Roasters You Can Order From Online
mindbodygreenInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 9th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"His dream became a reality when the Philadelphia Eagles selected him with 125th overall pick in the 1952 NFL Draft, making him one of the first two Black players to integrate the Eagles."
#GoBirds #FlyEaglesFly
philadelphiaeagles.com/news/ra…
Pain and progress: Ralph Goldston paved the way for Black players
Vaughn Johnson (www.philadelphiaeagles.com)InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 10th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"A nurse from Queens, New York, Marie Van Brittan Brown created the first video home security system in 1966, paving the way for the technology we use today."
allthatsinteresting.com/marie-…
How Marie Van Brittan Brown Pioneered The Home Security System
Genevieve Carlton (All That's Interesting)InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 11th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
Go check out this Black woman owned company Caribbrew 🇭🇹
Ethical, fair-trade #Haitian coffee and coffee products.
Get "The Scrub Bundle" - your skin will thank you.
caribbrew.com/
Haitian Coffee, Chocolate, Tea, and Skinfood!
CaribbrewInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 12th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
"Established in 2003, The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture." nmaahc.si.edu
A People’s Journey, A Nation’s Story | National Museum of African American History and Culture
nmaahc.si.eduInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 13th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
I wanted to give some love to our neighbours to the north and feature some notable Black Canadians. 🇨🇦
"February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of Canada's black community. Here are 23 black Canadians who made major contributions to Canada's culture and legacy."
cbc.ca/news2/interactives/blac…
InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 14th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
A #ValentinesDay shout out to the Association of Black Cardiologists who are working to achieve health equity for all through the elimination of disparities. ♥️
Learn more about them here: abcardio.org/
InfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 15th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
Learn more about the #librarians of the Black Caucus of the American #Library Association! bcala.org/
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Black Caucus American Library AssociationInfoSecSherpa
in reply to InfoSecSherpa • • •February 16th #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight:
Get to know @blackgirlshack!
"BlackGirlsHack meets the #InfoSec needs left unmet by existing services by providing hands-on skills that are focused on people who are upskilling and reskilling in #cybersecurity."
blackgirlshack.org/About
BlackGirlsHack - About
blackgirlshack.org