Henrietta Lacks, Black woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951, unknowingly became the source of the HeLa cell line, one of the most important tools in medical research. Her cells have contributed to breakthroughs in cancer research, vaccines, and more
Henrietta Lacks, Black woman whose cells were taken without her consent in 1951, unknowingly became the source of the HeLa cell line, one of the most important tools in medical research. Her cells have contributed to breakthroughs in cancer research, vaccines, and more
Jerry Lawson was an electronic engineer dubbed the "father of the videogame cartridge." In the 1970s, video games, like Pong, could only play games designed into the hardware. Mr. Lawson's invention debuted as a cartridge system called the Fairchild Channel F system.
Jerry Lawson was an electronic engineer dubbed the "father of the videogame cartridge." In the 1970s, video games, like Pong, could only play games designed into the hardware. Mr. Lawson's invention debuted as a cartridge system called the Fairchild Channel F system.
Sanitary pads were developed by a Black woman named Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner of Monroe, NC.
The first company that showed interest rejected it because of racial discrimination. It was later accepted in 1956, 30 years later. Mary received five patents.
Sanitary pads were developed by a Black woman named Mary Beatrice Davidson Kenner of Monroe, NC.
The first company that showed interest rejected it because of racial discrimination. It was later accepted in 1956, 30 years later. Mary received five patents.