Allison Rupert, Author at

Independent Historian

Allison Rupert is currently completing her B.A. at the University of Washington, Seattle, with a focus on Dance and Education. After completion of her degree Rupert is then completing her Masters in Teaching with an emphasis in elementary education at the University of Washington. Rupert is interested in incorporating movement into daily curriculum to enhance learning. She is also interested in working with underprivileged children in the Seattle school district. She plans to pursue her ELS endorsement (English language learner/ English as a second language) as well as a dance endorsement.

Beverly Loraine Greene (1915-1957)

Beverly Loraine Greene, believed to be the first African American woman architect in the United States, was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 4, 1915. She grew up in Chicago and was raised by her father, James A. Greene, a lawyer, and her mother, Vera … Read MoreBeverly Loraine Greene (1915-1957)

Emmett Chappelle (1925-2019)

Emmett Chappelle, inventor, was born in Phoenix, Arizona on October 25, 1925. His scientific research and the 14 United States patents he received for his inventions make Chapelle’s contributions vital to the scientific world. Much about Chappelle’s earlier life cannot be ascertained. He attended the … Read MoreEmmett Chappelle (1925-2019)

Henry Beard Delany (1858-1928)

Henry Beard Delany is known for his contributions in architecture and for being the first African American bishop elected in North Carolina and the second in the United States. Delany was born on February 5th 1858 in Saint Mary’s, Georgia of slave parents, Thomas Delany, … Read MoreHenry Beard Delany (1858-1928)

Lloyd Ferguson (1918-2011 )

Lloyd Ferguson, the first African American to receive a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, was born February 9, 1918, in Oakland, California. Growing up in Oakland, Ferguson was always passionate about school, particularly science. In the eighth grade, he bought a … Read MoreLloyd Ferguson (1918-2011 )

David Nelson Crosthwait, Jr. (1898-1976)

David Nelson Crosthwait, Jr., was an African American inventor who is known for creating the heating system for Radio City Music Hall in New York City, New York. Crosthwait was born on May 27th 1898 in Nashville, Tennessee. He grew up in Kansas City, Kansas … Read MoreDavid Nelson Crosthwait, Jr. (1898-1976)

Benjamin Bradley (1830-?)

Benjamin Bradley was the first person to develop a working model of a steam engine for a war ship. Born in Maryland around 1830 Bradley was owned by an unidentified slaveholder in Annapolis, Maryland. While living in Annapolis Bradley worked for a printing company at … Read MoreBenjamin Bradley (1830-?)