Perhaps now more than ever, it's important to recognize and pay tribute to the most notable Black scientists from history who left their mark on society, and helped to further mankind's understanding of both our world and the universe that surrounds us.
These men and women of science have made significant contributions to their respective fields, and while some names might be familiar to you, others you may be hearing for the very first time.
This list is certainly not exhaustive, and the scientists who have been spotlighted appear in no particular order.