This Week In American History: In May of 1924 Dalip Singh Saund received his doctorate in mathematics. He would go on to become the first Asian American and the first Indian American to be elected to the United States Congress in 1957. Dalip Saund’s Early Life Dalip Singh Saund was born on September 20, 1899 in Chhajjalwaddi in the province of Punjab, India. After graduating with a … [Read more...]
This Week In American History: Lucy Hobbs
This Week In American History: Lucy Hobbs. Born March 14, 1833 in Constable, New York. Hobbs is the first woman to receive a Ph.D. in dentistry. Dentistry Apprenticeship in Ohio In 1859, Hobbs moved to Ohio to pursue a degree in dentistry. Unfortunately, she was denied admission to the Eclectic Medical College and the Ohio College of Dentistry. Her denial was due to her gender. … [Read more...]
Civil Rights Leaders At Carnegie Hall
This Week In American History: On February 23, 1968 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was key note speaker for civil rights leaders at Carnegie Hall for a benefit celebrating the 100th birthday of W.E.B DuBois. DuBois was the first African American to earn a doctorate. He later became a professor of history, sociology, and economics at Atlanta University. DuBois was also a civil rights … [Read more...]
