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Madam C. J. Walker, Inventor & Entrepreneur Walker had been an agent for Annie Malone’s Poro brand. In the early...

Learn more about pioneers in medical research, zoology, engineering and more in this week's Hidden No More series.

Important contributions from these pioneers include being the first Black automaker and working on NASA satellites.

Learn more about pioneers like Aaron McDuffie Moore, cofounder of the North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Company - giant of...

Learn more about the trailblazers in biology, mathematics, nutrition, chemistry and engineering.

Folklore, scientific discovery, invention and the National Toy Hall of Fame?

These trailblazers led the way in medicine, science discovery, and inventions (like the modern day plastic trash bin).

Learn about pioneers in industrial chemistry, archaeology, Antarctic exploration and more.

Read about The Clarks, David Crosthwait, Marie Daly and more in this week's #HiddenNoMore series.

These trailblazers paved the way for cave exploration, medical research, and everyday electrical devices like your computer.