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We are Thankful to The Black Math Academy ❤️🎉
Thanks for the recognition!

Happy Pi Day! 🥧💡 As a math teacher, I love celebrating this irrational number that keeps on giving! Whether you’re calculating circles or just enjoying some delicious pie, remember—Pi is infinite, just like the possibilities in math! Keep exploring and never stop calculating.

🧮✊🏾❤️Black History 365🧮✊🏾❤️
As Black History Month draws to a close, let’s take a moment to reflect on the intersection of mathematics and Black history. Throughout this month, we’ve celebrated the remarkable achievements of African-American mathematicians who have made invaluable contributions to the field of mathematics and beyond.

🧮From pioneers like Dr. Elbert Frank Cox, the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in mathematics, to trailblazers like Dr. Katherine Johnson, whose calculations were crucial to NASA’s space missions, these mathematicians have left an indelible mark on the mathematical community. Their resilience, brilliance, and determination serve as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring mathematicians all mathematicians.

🌟As we reflect on the rich tapestry of Black history and the enduring legacy of African-American mathematicians, let us also recognize the ongoing work to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in mathematics education and research. By fostering an inclusive and supportive environment, we can empower future generations of mathematicians to reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge.

❤️Thank you to all who have joined me on this educational journey throughout Black History Month. Your engagement, curiosity, and passion for learning have been truly inspiring. Let us continue to celebrate the achievements of African-American mathematicians and honor their contributions to the world of mathematics and beyond.
✊🏾Together, we can create a future where all individuals, regardless of race or background, have equal opportunities to excel in mathematics and make a positive impact on the world.
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🧠 Trivia Tuesday for Black History Month 📚
Let’s test your knowledge with a math and Black history trivia question.
🌟 Trivia Question: In 1954, Dr. Dorothy Vaughan, an African-American mathematician, became the first black supervisor at NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia. She was known for her exceptional skills in mathematics and programming. If Dr. Vaughan was born in 1910 and passed away in 2008, how old was she when she became a supervisor at NASA?
Think you know the answer? Share your response in the comments below and test your knowledge of math and Black history this Black History Month! 🚀🔢 #

Math=The Music of Reason 🖤

🧮Math Trivia Question: 📚
Can You Solve This Mathematical Riddle Inspired by The Achievements of Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, the first African-American woman to earn a Ph.D. from MIT and renowned theoretical physicist?

Hint: Break down the time served into years, months, and days, and then add it to the start date.

Put your mathematical skills to the test and honor the legacy of Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson this Black History Month! 🌟🔢

Quote of the Day: “Mathematics, rightly viewed, possesses not only truth but supreme beauty.” - Bertrand Russell

Fern Yvette Hunt is an American mathematician known for her work in applied mathematics and mathematical biology. She currently works as a researcher at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where she conducts research on the ergodic theory of dynamical systems.

Black Math History: Charles L. Reason was born on July 21, 1818 in New York City. His parents, Michiel and Elizabeth Reason, were immigrants from Haiti who arrived in the United States shortly after the Haitian Revolution of 1793. His parents emphasized the importance of education, and very early on the young Reason displayed an aptitude for mathematics when he was a student at the New York African Free School. Reason began his teaching career when he was 14 years old. He saved what he could of his teacher’s $25 per year salary to continue his own education with tutors. A political activist and abolitionist, Reason played a prominent role in the Negro Convention Movement in New York. In 1837 Reason joined Henry Highland Garnet, among others, in an effort to gain voting rights for African American men and he was later one of the co-authors of the Call for the New York Negro Convention of 1840.