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May 8, 2019
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
We've all had a teacher that we connected with, whether in the classroom or out in the world. Envision employees recall some of their favorite teachers and how they changed our lives.
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February 22, 2019
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Frederick McKinley Jones was an inventor and tinkerer from birth. He invented several machines that have changed modern processes, one of which we depend on every day. Find out what this invention was and how he became the first African-American to receive the National Medal of Technology.
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February 15, 2019
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Madam C.J. Walker became the first female millionaire in the United States. Her marketing ingenuity, and dedication to solving a problem for the African-American community made her a successful entrepreneur.
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February 8, 2019
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
Our second Black History Month spotlight is Dr. Daniel Hale Williams. Dr. Williams, a celebrated heart surgeon, made history in many ways, leading the way for African-American doctors and nurses.
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February 1, 2019
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
For Black History Month, we want to highlight some of the courageous, trailblazing, and empowering figures that helped to bring the progress we’ve seen to date in equality and acceptance. This week we are spotlighting Shirley Chisholm, the first black congresswoman.
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October 2, 2018
Influencers, Innovators and Inspiration
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! In honor of this event, we compiled a list of the teachers whose lives and accomplishments were so remarkable that they were memorialized on the silver screen. We also extend sincere kudos to all the teachers who have made a difference in their students’ lives.
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