Black Hero Of The Month

If you are not familiar with the face this is George Washington Carver. He was an American scientist, botanist, educator, and inventor. His birthdate is unknown, but he was conceived sometime before slavery was abolished. His fame is derived from his advancements in the uses of the peanut. He was able to create 105 recopies using the peanut along with 100 products that served mostly for household uses. Some of the things he created are cosmetics, dyes, paints, plastics, gasoline, and nitroglycerin. His concerns did not only include science he was also a humanitarian. In fact his selfless ways are what motivated him to create alternative uses for peanuts. Some notable actions he took outside of the lab are improvement of racial relations, mentoring children, poetry, painting, and religion. He was able to reject the many deficiencies in his situation and accomplish tasks for the betterment of the people. This man was able to do things that were far from expected, especially out of a man of his stature and skin color. If there is ever a struggle that requires perseverance just think of George Washington Carver and how he was able to overcome.