Dr. Herbert Charles Smitherman Sr. was a trailblazing chemist whose impact stretches from the laboratory to your household shelves. As the first African American to be employed at Procter & Gamble (P&G) with a doctorate-level degree, he broke racial barriers in corporate America and dedicated his career to both scientific innovation and advocating for future generations of Black scientists.

Simon of Cyrene was a man who was forced to help Jesus carry the cross to his crucifixion , an event described in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke. A passerby from the city of Cyrene in North Africa, he was compelled by Roman soldiers to carry the crossbeam, as detailed in several biblical translations.

Celebrated 8/31/2025 Consuelo Clark-Stewart was an American physician and the first African American woman to practice medicine in Ohio....

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