February is #BlackHistoryMonth in the United States. This Tuesday, and for the entire month of February, we will be supporting and amplifying the stories of African American artists, authors, scientists, and activists.
Follow these WOC Scientists: @IBJIYONGI, @am_anatiala, @BlackWomenSTEM, @JedidahIslerPhD, @bellzetal, @dopescienceshow, @themorgantrail, @KeishaBlain, @profblmkelley, @ThePurplePage, @LizWaynePhD, @monicafcox, @RaeWynnGrant, @mclemoremr, @charisejeanine_, @ayanaeliza, @robingnelson, @DrRubidium
@DNLee5 put together this awesome list of African-American Science Bloggers, Writers and Tweeters - it’s a few years old but still relevant!
Looking for a new book? Check out this list of books written by African American authors.
Like Podcasts? Here is a must-listen list. And check out the Sporkful, they did a special series on race, culture and food, the first episode is here.
Donate and support organizations that support women of color in STEM
Vanguard STEM, an organization that hosts conversations with WOC in STEM
Black Girls Code, an organization empowering young black girls to excel in tech through mentorships and instruction
Association of Black Women Physicians, an organized network of African-American women physicians committed to the improvement of public health and welfare, through the advancement of knowledge concerning women and the community health.
National Society of Black Engineers, a 501(c)(3) founded in 1975, their mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."
National Society of Black Physicists promotes the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large.
Black Women in Science and Engineering, a group to empower and develop Black women who have degrees in the sciences, math and engineering.
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