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Famous African-American Scientists and Innovators: Part III

Famous African-American Scientists and Innovators: Part III

Black History Month is a remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African-Americans and takes place February of each year.

 
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Reporter's Notes for HIV Research: Beyond the Vaccine

Reporter's Notes for HIV Research: Beyond the Vaccine

Although African Americans represent one eighth of the U.S. population, they make up half of the people living with HIV in the country, according to the Los Angeles-based Black AIDS Institute.

 
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Famous African American Scientists & Innovators: Part II

Famous African American Scientists & Innovators: Part II

America might be on the pinnacle of a great change–namely having the first black President of the United States. The democratic primary race is still competitive between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. I was just in Washington, DC, over the President’s Day weekend and it was truly inspiring to see the support for Mr. Obama [...]

 
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Famous African American Scientists

Famous African American Scientists

Diversity of thought has always been a cornerstone of science; however, diversity amongst scientists has often gone unnoticed. Martin Luther King’s birthday was just celebrated in remembrance of his leadership in the African American community. However, he is not the only pioneer who has brought about great and lasting change. Below are just two examples [...]

 
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