Republic of Barbados

Barbados became a republic on November 30,2021 after 400 years in the British monarchy.

Sandra Mason, first president of Barbados

Sandra Mason born in 1949, first president of Barbados effective 11/30/2021 when Barbados becomes a republic.

Umfundalai, an African diaspora inspired dance tradition invented by Kariamu Welsh (1949-2021)

Mary Louise Brown 1868 – 1927, first Black woman to receive a wartime medical commission in 1918. Physician and teacher.

Ella Sheppard 1841- 1914. Pianist, arranger, and composer. Matriarch of the Fisk Jubilee Singers.

Giovanni’s Big-Eared Bat aka “Micronycteris giovanniae” named after poet Nikki Giovanni in honor of her writings.

Edmond Berger is credited with inventing an early spark plug on 2/2/1839. He did not get a patent on it.

Ed Bullins July 2, 1935- November 13, 2021. Playwright.

Jessica Watkins born 1988, first Black woman to join International Space Station Crew.