T. Caye Levine MD
@tcayelevine.bsky.social
Staff pathologist and Chief of Anatomic Pathology at Landstuhl RMC in Germany. Supporter of medical justice and equality. Married to a brilliant engineer, so not here to date. My views are my own. She/her #PWDP #pathsky #pathology #medsky
Sgt. Henry Johnson (b. 1892) served in the 369th Infantry Regiment (the Harlem Hellfighters) with the French 161st division near the Argonne Forest. #BlackHistoryMonth (1/5)
February 28, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Sgt. Henry Johnson (b. 1892) served in the 369th Infantry Regiment (the Harlem Hellfighters) with the French 161st division near the Argonne Forest. #BlackHistoryMonth (1/5)
Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson (b. 1945) was a prominent activist of the gay rights movement in NYC. She was on the front lines of the Stonewall Riot and fought for inclusion of transgender and LGBTQ+ people of color in the wider movement. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Marsha "Pay It No Mind" Johnson (b. 1945) was a prominent activist of the gay rights movement in NYC. She was on the front lines of the Stonewall Riot and fought for inclusion of transgender and LGBTQ+ people of color in the wider movement. #BlackHistoryMonth
Jane Bolin (b. 1908) was the first Black woman judge in the United States. NYC Mayor Fiorello La Guardia invited her to the 1939 World's Fair and swore her in by surprise. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Jane Bolin (b. 1908) was the first Black woman judge in the United States. NYC Mayor Fiorello La Guardia invited her to the 1939 World's Fair and swore her in by surprise. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Dr. Patricia Bath (b. 1942) was the first African-American female physician to receive a patent for a medical invention, the Laserphaco Probe. The device created a less painful treatment for cataracts. She eventually held 5 US patents. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Dr. Patricia Bath (b. 1942) was the first African-American female physician to receive a patent for a medical invention, the Laserphaco Probe. The device created a less painful treatment for cataracts. She eventually held 5 US patents. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Roy Clay Sr (b. 1929) was a programmer recruited by Hewlett-Packard in 1965. He wrote the software for the first computer to be sold by HP. He formed his own company in 1977 to manufacture electrical-safety test equipment. He is called the Godfather of Silicon Valley. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 26, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Roy Clay Sr (b. 1929) was a programmer recruited by Hewlett-Packard in 1965. He wrote the software for the first computer to be sold by HP. He formed his own company in 1977 to manufacture electrical-safety test equipment. He is called the Godfather of Silicon Valley. #BlackHistoryMonth
Professor Robert (Bob) Kent Trench (b. 1940) was a renowned marine biologist. His mantra was, “It ain’t necessarily so.” He believed in deconstructing established beliefs, based on dogma as opposed to fact. His insights remain at the forefront of intense investigation. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 25, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Professor Robert (Bob) Kent Trench (b. 1940) was a renowned marine biologist. His mantra was, “It ain’t necessarily so.” He believed in deconstructing established beliefs, based on dogma as opposed to fact. His insights remain at the forefront of intense investigation. #BlackHistoryMonth
Gordon Parks (b. 1912) was a photojournalist, filmmaker, and composer who documented American life with a focus on social justice, race relations, and the Civil Rights Movement. He produced award-winning photography with no professional training. #BlackHistoryMonth
Check out his work. Link below
Check out his work. Link below
February 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Gordon Parks (b. 1912) was a photojournalist, filmmaker, and composer who documented American life with a focus on social justice, race relations, and the Civil Rights Movement. He produced award-winning photography with no professional training. #BlackHistoryMonth
Check out his work. Link below
Check out his work. Link below
Seeing Bernice Harrison's daughter turned away from ballet school inspired Joseph Rickard to create First Negro Classical Ballet company. Harrison performed as prima ballerina in the company's first performance in 1946, making her the first American Black prima ballerina. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Seeing Bernice Harrison's daughter turned away from ballet school inspired Joseph Rickard to create First Negro Classical Ballet company. Harrison performed as prima ballerina in the company's first performance in 1946, making her the first American Black prima ballerina. #BlackHistoryMonth
Stephanie Wilson (b. 1966) was the second Black woman in space and is currently the most senior with the most time-flown-in-space Black woman astronaut. She is part of the Artemis project, which will put the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Stephanie Wilson (b. 1966) was the second Black woman in space and is currently the most senior with the most time-flown-in-space Black woman astronaut. She is part of the Artemis project, which will put the first woman and first person of color on the Moon. #BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. Charles R. Drew (b. 1904) was a renowned surgeon who discovered a method for the long-term storage of blood plasma and organized America's first large-scale blood bank. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Dr. Charles R. Drew (b. 1904) was a renowned surgeon who discovered a method for the long-term storage of blood plasma and organized America's first large-scale blood bank. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Me too, bat. Me too.
(Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle)
(Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle)
February 21, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Me too, bat. Me too.
(Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle)
(Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle)
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (b. 1858) opened the first integrated hospital a d performed the first successful open heart surgery. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Dr. Daniel Hale Williams (b. 1858) opened the first integrated hospital a d performed the first successful open heart surgery. #BlackHistoryMonth
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aaregistry.org/story/surgeo...
Benjamin Banneker was a farmer and self-didact in astronomy and mathematics. He created a series of almanacs and helped survey a site for the construction of Washington DC. He exchanged letters with Thomas Jefferson advocating for racial equality. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 18, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Benjamin Banneker was a farmer and self-didact in astronomy and mathematics. He created a series of almanacs and helped survey a site for the construction of Washington DC. He exchanged letters with Thomas Jefferson advocating for racial equality. #BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly (b. 1921) was the first Black woman to get a
chemistry PhD in the US. Her work was a precursor to the identification of the DNA structure. She was committed to developing programs to get minority students into medical schools and graduate science programs. #BlackHistoryMonth
chemistry PhD in the US. Her work was a precursor to the identification of the DNA structure. She was committed to developing programs to get minority students into medical schools and graduate science programs. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Dr. Marie Maynard Daly (b. 1921) was the first Black woman to get a
chemistry PhD in the US. Her work was a precursor to the identification of the DNA structure. She was committed to developing programs to get minority students into medical schools and graduate science programs. #BlackHistoryMonth
chemistry PhD in the US. Her work was a precursor to the identification of the DNA structure. She was committed to developing programs to get minority students into medical schools and graduate science programs. #BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. James McCune Smith (b. 1813) was the first African American to earn a medical degree. He was not permitted to study in the US, so he attended the University of Glasgow. He opened the first black-owned pharmacy and was the first AA to publish peer-reviewed research. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 16, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Dr. James McCune Smith (b. 1813) was the first African American to earn a medical degree. He was not permitted to study in the US, so he attended the University of Glasgow. He opened the first black-owned pharmacy and was the first AA to publish peer-reviewed research. #BlackHistoryMonth
Garrett Morgen (b. 1877) was an inventor and entrepreneur who patented a three-way traffic light, a gas mask precursor, an improved sewing machine, and a hair straightener. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 15, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Garrett Morgen (b. 1877) was an inventor and entrepreneur who patented a three-way traffic light, a gas mask precursor, an improved sewing machine, and a hair straightener. #BlackHistoryMonth
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For Valentine's Day, I present a lady that I absolutely ❤️
Dr. Mae Jemison (b. 1956) is an engineer, Peace Corps officer, physician, and astronaut. She was the first Black woman in space and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek. #BlackHistoryMonth
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Dr. Mae Jemison (b. 1956) is an engineer, Peace Corps officer, physician, and astronaut. She was the first Black woman in space and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 14, 2025 at 10:02 PM
For Valentine's Day, I present a lady that I absolutely ❤️
Dr. Mae Jemison (b. 1956) is an engineer, Peace Corps officer, physician, and astronaut. She was the first Black woman in space and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek. #BlackHistoryMonth
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
Dr. Mae Jemison (b. 1956) is an engineer, Peace Corps officer, physician, and astronaut. She was the first Black woman in space and the first real astronaut to appear on Star Trek. #BlackHistoryMonth
www.womenshistory.org/education-re...
Alice Ball (b. 1892) was a chemist who created an injectable oil extract treatment for leprosy. She died at 24, and another chemist took credit for and published her findings. Thanks to her work, dozens of leprosy patients were released from exile after successful treatment. ##BlackHistoryMonth
February 13, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Alice Ball (b. 1892) was a chemist who created an injectable oil extract treatment for leprosy. She died at 24, and another chemist took credit for and published her findings. Thanks to her work, dozens of leprosy patients were released from exile after successful treatment. ##BlackHistoryMonth
George Robert Carruthers was an astronomical engineer and astronomer. He developed and built an ultraviolet electronographic telescope that was placed on the lunar surface on Apollo 16 and has enhanced knowledge of the Earth’s outermost atmosphere. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 12, 2025 at 6:38 PM
George Robert Carruthers was an astronomical engineer and astronomer. He developed and built an ultraviolet electronographic telescope that was placed on the lunar surface on Apollo 16 and has enhanced knowledge of the Earth’s outermost atmosphere. #BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. Alexa Irene Canady (b. 1950) became the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the US (1981). At only 36, she became the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI. #BlackHistoryMonth
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chaamp.virginia.edu/node/4186
February 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Dr. Alexa Irene Canady (b. 1950) became the first African-American woman neurosurgeon in the US (1981). At only 36, she became the Chief of Neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital in Detroit, MI. #BlackHistoryMonth
chaamp.virginia.edu/node/4186
chaamp.virginia.edu/node/4186
Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917) was the first Black poet to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Black woman named Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 10, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Gwendolyn Brooks (b. 1917) was the first Black poet to win the Pulitzer Prize and the first Black woman named Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress. #BlackHistoryMonth
Lonnie Johnson (b. 1949) is a nuclear engineer who has worked in the US Air Force and NASA. He formed his own engineering firm and licensed his famous invention, the Super Soaker, which became the No. 1 selling toy. His current work is in rechargeable battery technology. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Lonnie Johnson (b. 1949) is a nuclear engineer who has worked in the US Air Force and NASA. He formed his own engineering firm and licensed his famous invention, the Super Soaker, which became the No. 1 selling toy. His current work is in rechargeable battery technology. #BlackHistoryMonth
Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson (b. 1901) was a veterinarian and the third president of the Tuskegee Institute. He advanced higher education opportunities for many marginalized groups. He won the federal contract that would launch the Tuskegee Airmen. #BlackHistoryMonth
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February 8, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Dr. Frederick Douglass Patterson (b. 1901) was a veterinarian and the third president of the Tuskegee Institute. He advanced higher education opportunities for many marginalized groups. He won the federal contract that would launch the Tuskegee Airmen. #BlackHistoryMonth
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uncf.org/pages/freder...
Herman Branson (b. 1914) was a physicist who co-discovered the alpha helix protein structure and wrote extensively on the physical-chemical studies of sickle cells. Despite deserving a share of the Nobel prize for the alpha helix, he was excluded. #BlackHistoryMonth
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aaregistry.org/story/herman...
February 7, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Herman Branson (b. 1914) was a physicist who co-discovered the alpha helix protein structure and wrote extensively on the physical-chemical studies of sickle cells. Despite deserving a share of the Nobel prize for the alpha helix, he was excluded. #BlackHistoryMonth
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aaregistry.org/story/herman...
Dr. William Augustus Hinton was the first African American pathologist, graduating from Harvard in 1912. He developed a serological test for syphilis that became the gold standard by the US Public Health Service. He authored the first medical textbook by an African American. #BlackHistoryMonth
February 5, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Dr. William Augustus Hinton was the first African American pathologist, graduating from Harvard in 1912. He developed a serological test for syphilis that became the gold standard by the US Public Health Service. He authored the first medical textbook by an African American. #BlackHistoryMonth