20+ Famous Black Women Who Are Making History
We can thank Dr. Corbett for one of the biggest breakthroughs in 2020: developing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. The 35-year-old viral immunologist and research fellow in the National Institute of Health’s Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory led the team that designed the vaccine within two days of the virus being discovered. 3 Sydney Barber Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Burke In January, Sydney Barber became the first Black, female brigade commander at the U.S. Naval Academy. The 21-year-old will lead 4,500 midshipmen in the brigade’s daily activities and professional training until s...
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