Black Mothers Deserve to Live
The United States is, by most accounts, the world’s wealthiest, most technologically advanced nation. Yet, concerning the health of expecting mothers and their yet-to-be-born children, our nation is woeful in every measure. The maternal and infant mortality...
Mark E. Dean – African American Inventor and Computer Engineer
In the spirit of Black History Month, we honor Mark E. Dean, an inventor and computer engineer who has left a lasting technological legacy. Born in Jefferson City, Tennessee, in 1956, Mark Dean was one of the co-creators of the IBM personal computer and has been a...
Paul Revere Williams: The Architect Who Helped Shape Los Angeles and Inspired Generations
Over the next few weeks, the Los Angeles Urban League will highlight some of our local and national Black pioneers as we celebrate Black History Month. This week, we celebrate Paul Revere Williams, an exceptional architect who blazed a trail of creative and innovative...