1. Dr. Charles Drew: The Father of Blood Plasma Dr. Charles Drew is often overlooked in the history of medicine, but his contributions to blood transfusions are revolutionary. In the 1940s, he pioneered techniques for the preservation and storage of […]
1. Always Answer the Phone with a Proper Greeting Remember when answering the phone was a big deal? It used to be expected that you’d greet the caller with a polite “Hello, this is [Your Name], how can I help
1. “I Want to Hold Your Hand” – The Beatles When The Beatles released “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in 1963, it didn’t just spark a frenzy of fans. Some radio stations were hesitant to play the track because
1. The Majestic Marquees Back in the day, movie theaters often had grand marquees that lit up the streets and caught your eye from blocks away. These towering signs would announce the latest blockbuster, drawing crowds with their neon lights
1. Red Rooster Harlem – Chef Marcus Samuelsson (New York, NY) If there’s one Black-owned restaurant that has made a massive cultural and culinary impact, it’s Red Rooster Harlem. Chef Marcus Samuelsson opened this Harlem institution to celebrate the neighborhood’s
1. The 1973 Wounded Knee Occupation In 1973, about 200 members of the American Indian Movement (AIM) took over the town of Wounded Knee, South Dakota, to protest the U.S. government’s treatment of Native Americans. The site was symbolic, as
1. Star Trek Was Too Smart for Its Own Good It’s almost hard to believe now, but Star Trek was initially canceled because it just didn’t pull in enough viewers. The network thought the show was too cerebral, which is
