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Student Historian

Sundus Ahmed is an undergraduate student at the University of Washington pursuing a degree in International Studies at the Henry Jackson School. She was born in Seattle, Washington to Somali immigrant parents. Her interest in Black History began as a pursuit to learn more about her own culture as a Somali American. Sundus strongly believes that knowing your history is important in molding your future. After graduation, she hopes to work abroad to further her learning about the international world.

Meredith C. Gourdine (1929-1998)

Meredith C. Gourdine was an American engineer, athlete, and inventor. He primarily focused on electrogasdynamics systems which refer to generating energy from the motion of gas molecules that have been electrically charged under pressure. He is considered a pioneer in the field and specialized in … Read MoreMeredith C. Gourdine (1929-1998)

William Augustus Hinton (1883-1959)

William Augustus Hinton was an American bacteriologist and the first Black Professor at Harvard University. Hinton was born in Chicago, Illinois, on December 15, 1883, to former slaves Maria Clark and Augustus Hinton. He spent his formative years in Kansas City, Missouri, and attended the … Read MoreWilliam Augustus Hinton (1883-1959)

Mohamed Siad Barre (1910-1995)

Mohamed Siad Barre (Maxamed Siad Barre) was a military general in Somalia and the country’s third president. He came into power in October of 1969, leading a coup d’état against the elected government. Barre ruled over Somalia until 1991 when he was overthrown by militias, … Read MoreMohamed Siad Barre (1910-1995)

Calestous Juma (1953-2017)

Calestous Juma was a Kenyan scientist and university scholar who primarily focused on sustainable development. He served as a Professor of the Practice of International Development and Director of the Science, Technology, and Globalization Project at the Harvard Kennedy School. Juma also served as the … Read MoreCalestous Juma (1953-2017)