Once described by a Johns Hopkins cardiac surgeon as the “unknown giant”, Vivien Thomas made groundbreaking contributions to modern heart surgery, despite decades of underappreciation. 1️⃣ A Medical Dream Derailed:After the 1929 stock market crash wiped out his savings for medical school, Thomas took a job as a laboratory technician for Dr. Alfred Blalock atContinue reading “Vivien Thomas: The Unsung Pioneer of Heart Surgery”
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The Lost Art of African Education: A Community-Based Approach
In traditional African societies, education was a communal affair. It was a holistic approach that involved the entire community, where everyone played a role in the learning process. This approach to education was not only effective but also fostered a sense of belonging and responsibility among community members. ADVERTS! ADVERTS!! ADVERTS!!!______________________________________ Now Available: Because I’mContinue reading “The Lost Art of African Education: A Community-Based Approach”
History They Didn’t Teach You In School
Scholars have left him out of the history books and Hollywood couldn’t be bothered to acknowledge his existence either. He was Howard Hughes’ top engineer and lifelong best friend. This is about Frank Mann, the hidden genius behind much of Howard Hughes’ success in the world of aviation and mechanics. Frank Calvin Mann (November 22,Continue reading “History They Didn’t Teach You In School”
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