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Dr. Gladys B. West - Celebrating Black in Geography Day (as told by daughter Carolyn Oglesby)
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Celebrating Black Geographers: Dr. Gladys West's Legacy
This special episode of The North Star Gaze podcast celebrates Black Geographers Day by honoring the incredible story of Dr. Gladys B. West, a hidden figure whose pivotal contributions to GPS technology changed the world. Join us as Carolyn Oglesby, Dr. West's daughter, shares intimate details of her mother's journey from a Virginia farm to becoming a key player in global positioning innovation. Discover the impact of determination, education, and the power of a dream in advancing racial justice within the geospatial fields. Tune in for a heartfelt tribute to Dr. West's legacy, her groundbreaking work, and the unbreakable bonds within the Black community that helped bring her story to light.
Black In Geography Day is October 27th in honor of Dr. West's birthday.
You can find out more about Dr. West and her legacy at the following links:
Social Media:
https://www.facebook.com/drgladysbwest
https://twitter.com/DrGladysBWest
https://www.instagram.com/drgladysbwest/?hl=en
Book:
It Began with A Dream: https://a.co/d/hTdeiIz
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