Famous Black Mathematicians

In celebration of black history month, I thought it interesting to point out the large number of black mathematicians who have made significant contributions to the field.  Even as an undergraduate, I recall being introduced to William Claytor’s work.  If you are interested in pursuing this topic futher (especially if you are a teacher of mathematics), here are some links from my bookmarks.

http://www.jbhe.com/news_views/49_mostcited_blackmathematicians.html

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/madgreatest.html#70s-60s

http://www.math.vanderbilt.edu/links/thisweek/minority.html

http://www.math.buffalo.edu/mad/madhist.html

http://www.math.upenn.edu/History/bh/text99.html

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