Dr. Ivan Van Sertima | Blacks in Science: Uncovering Africa’s Hidden Legacy check1

Join Dr. Ivan Van Sertima as he explores the monumental yet overlooked contributions of Africans and African-Americans to global science—from ancient scripts and vaccines to modern space exploration and cutting-edge inventions. In this compelling lecture, Dr. Van Sertima shares insights from his 1983 edited volume *Blacks in Science: Ancient and Modern*, reflects on his NASA keynote experience (1983), and highlights breakthrough inventions by black scientists that shaped our world. Discover how early African civilizations pioneered writing systems, astronomical observatories, medical advances, and how African-Americans continue to drive innovation today. ▶️ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more deep-dive lectures on Black history in science! citeturn0file0

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**Timestamps**
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00:00 – Introduction & Lecture Overview
00:28 – Basis in “Blacks in Science” (1983)
01:05 – African-American Scientists at NASA Keynote citeturn0file0
04:00 – Ancient African Scripts & Nubian Hieroglyphs
08:00 – Early Brain Development & Education Disadvantages
13:00 – Rediscovery of African Mathematical Systems
17:00 – Ancient African Medicine & Vaccination
21:00 – African Navigation & Pre-Columbian Contact
25:00 – Modern Black Inventors: Space Cameras, Fiber Optics & More
30:00 – Concluding Thoughts: Cultural Revolution & Future Vision
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**Keywords**
Dr Ivan Van Sertima, Blacks in Science, African contributions to science, African-American inventors, NASA minority program, ancient African scripts, African medicine, pre-Columbian contact, black excellence in science, space exploration

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