Euphemia Lofton Haynes - A Mathematical First

Sep 10, 2024 · 19 min · Season 4 · Episode 80 · 35.2 MB

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In 1943, Euphemia Lofton Haynes was the first African American woman to earn a PhD in Mathematics. Her work in math was as profound as her commitment to education and civil rights. She worked tirelessly to ensure that every child, regardless of race, had the opportunity to learn and thrive.

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