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Katherine Johnson was an American mathematician whose calculations of orbital mechanics as a NASA employee were critical to the success of the first and subsequent U.S. crewed spaceflights. Johnson had a long and successful career at NASA and she earned a reputation for mastering complex manual calculations and helped pioneer the use of computers to…
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Bessie Coleman, born January 26 1892, was the first woman of African-American descent and Native-American descent to earn an international pilot's license. Her goal was to encourage women and African Americans to reach their dreams. Unfortunately, her career ended with a tragic plane crash, but her life continues to inspire people around the world. Born…
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Mae Carol Jemison is the first black female astronaut to travel into space! After being admitted into NASA’s astronaut training program in 1987, Mae travelled into space in 1992 aboard the Endeavour with six other astronauts. Mae orbited the Earth for nearly eight days on September 12–20, 1992 and in recognition of her accomplishments, she…
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It was announced on the 30th July that a major £2.1m research study has been launched to investigate why UK health workers from black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19. In this episode of The Turning Point: In conversation with..., I talk to my sister Olympia Amoo who is a…
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Is there racism in the NHS? I think most people who have not experienced racism would answer no to this question. In the UK inequality is very subtle in comparison to the US where we hear and see a lot of racist incidents. To many people, racism is seen as conscious hate, when in fact…
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It’s that time again! Today you take the time to work on you. I’ve spent the last two days running after children in tropical temperatures – not anatomically the nicest combination! Other than knowing I needed to get some extra sleep to recuperate, I knew that my body was craving a nice long bath. I’m…
Part author - Illustrator - filmmaker Vashti Harrison is an artist originally from Onley, Virginia. She has a background in cinematography and screenwriting and a love for storytelling. She earned her BA from the University of Virginia with a double major in Media Studies and Studio Art with concentrations in Film and Cinematography. She received…
Rachel Cargle is an American public academic, writer, and lecturer. Her activist and academic work are rooted in providing intellectual discourse, tools, and resources that explore the intersection of race and womanhood. Her Instagram (@rachel.cargle) engages a community of over 1.8 million through which she guides conversations, encourages critical thinking and nurtures meaningful engagement with…
In this episode of The Turning Point: In conversation with..., I'm talking to the awesome Mark-Ashley Dupe. Mark has been DJing and promoting for over 10 years and has made a name for himself playing at major events such as London's Lovebox Festival. What is it like coming out as a gay black man? In our conversation,…
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My girls love their daddy. And I mean LOVE. Just yesterday I found Adaellah hugging and smelling her dad’s T-shirt on the washing line! There has long been a well-communicated myth suggesting that black men are missing from their children's lives. There is no denying that there are many single black parents, but this doesn’t…
Words from a Black Woman 