Black Scientists Then and Now: Celebrating Achievement in Chemistry
Last updated 2/3/2022
The Shoulders We Stand On
Honoring legacies of black scientists in American history
Black Chemists You Should Know About (C&EN)
These inventors, educators, and unsung heroes changed lives through their work in chemistry
African Americans in the Chemical Sciences
Read about black scientists who overcame great odds to pioneer some of the most important discoveries in American history.
"Distillations" from the Science History Institute
A collection of stories from the past that help us understand our world.
William and Lawrence Knox
For brothers William and Lawrence Knox, earning PhDs in chemistry was not enough to overcome discrimination.
Charles Anderson Chases an Eclipse
A lucky streak sends a meteorologist on the flight of a lifetime.
For Love of the Lab
Reatha Clark King wanted to be a research chemist, so she made the journey from the segregated South to Illinois. At the University of Chicago her dreams came true.
Today's Trailblazers
ACS Industry Matters
Read the special edition of ACS Industry Matters, featuring a collection of interviews highlighting successful black scientists in the chemical and pharmaceutical industries.
C&EN's 2021 Trailblazers issue, curated by guest editor Paula Hammond, celebrates Black chemists and chemical engineers. This issue celebrates the work and legacy of Black chemists and chemical engineers at all career stages, throughout the US, in their own voices.
The American Insitute of Chemical Engineers (AICHe) ChEnected blog features posts about pioneers for equity and inclusion, as well as perspectives on the road ahead.
Voices for Change
Nurturing Black chemists
Young Black scientists thrive in the supportive environment at Historically Black Colleges and Universities. But predominantly white schools don’t have the same success, in part because of barriers erected by introductory chemistry courses. No matter their path, though, 6 Black chemists talk about their hopes for the future
Black chemists speak out about inequity in STEM
Chemists share stories of injustice and offer suggestions on how the community can provide support and solidarity
Podcast: Black chemists discuss strategies for dismantling systemic racism in science
Taking cues from the #BlackInChem movement, Stereo Chemistry asks what’s working and what comes next
ACS Core Value: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Respect
The ACS Strategic Plan reflects the Society’s commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive chemistry enterprise.
