Black History Month

The History of Black History Month – why does it matter?

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to write articles that celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Ambassador for Chemistry Elizabeth Barek explains why Black History Month is …

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Black History Month- Celebrating Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE Through Art​

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Editor Della Squires chose to celebrate Maggie Aderin-Pocock MBE, who is a space scientist, …

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Black History Month- BJ ‘Mr. Crack’ Habibie

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to write articles that celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Ambassador to Indonesia Parsa Nayyara writes about the country\’s 3rd president, …

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Black History Month- Dr. Shirley Ann Jackson, FREng

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to write articles that celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Ambassador for Physics Prajna Nair writes about the many achievements of …

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Black History Month- The Mathematics of Ancient Indian Architecture

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to write articles that celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Senior Maths Editor Sarvani Kolachana writes about the mathematics of ancient …

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Black History Month- Drs. Kenneth B. Clark & Mamie Phipps Clark

During Black History Month, which was celebrated in the UK in October, a number of YSJ team members took time out of their usual roles within the journal to write articles that celebrate the contributions of black and POC (person/people of colour) scientists. Here, Head of Editorial, Anne-Rosa Bilal writes about Drs. Kenneth B. Clark …

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